Cursive Arres 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, packaging, invitations, social media, expressive, casual, elegant, energetic, romantic, handwritten feel, brush lettering, display impact, personal tone, brushy, calligraphic, slanted, fluid, looping.
A slanted, brush-pen script with crisp, high-contrast strokes that shift between fine hairlines and fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are compact and right-leaning, with tapered terminals, occasional entry/exit flicks, and a lively baseline that feels slightly buoyant. Uppercase shapes are tall and gestural, while lowercase forms stay compact with narrow counters and frequent loops in letters like g, y, and z. Spacing is tight and rhythmic, producing a continuous handwritten texture even when letters are not fully connected.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its lively stroke contrast and slanted rhythm can be appreciated—such as headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also work for brief captions or pull quotes when set with generous line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is personal and expressive, like quick but practiced handwriting with a calligraphic flair. It reads as stylish and slightly dramatic, lending a sense of momentum and intimacy that suits conversational or boutique-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush lettering—balancing spontaneity with consistent stroke logic for a polished handwritten look in display settings.
Capitals are attention-grabbing and sweeping, making them useful for initials and short display phrases. Numerals follow the same pen-driven logic with angled strokes and tapered ends, integrating smoothly with text while remaining distinct.