Cursive Arlas 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, headlines, posters, social media, playful, whimsical, handmade, friendly, lively, handmade feel, cheerful tone, display impact, casual elegance, brushy, bouncy, loopy, tall, quirky.
A casual cursive with a brush-pen feel, combining slender hairlines with heavy, inky downstrokes and slightly irregular stroke edges. Letterforms are tall and compact, with tight spacing and narrow proportions that create a vertical rhythm. The joins and connections are fluid but not overly formal, with occasional lifted strokes and varied entry/exit terminals that add a hand-drawn, spontaneous texture. Ascenders and capitals are prominent, and many shapes use simplified, looped construction that keeps the overall silhouette clean while retaining expressive contrast.
Well-suited to short, high-impact settings such as logos, product packaging, posters, and social media graphics where its contrast and handwritten texture can be appreciated. It can also work for quotes, invitations, and display headlines, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the tight proportions and delicate hairlines remain clear.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with a lighthearted, crafty tone. Its looping forms and bouncy cadence suggest informal notes, boutique branding, and cheerful messaging rather than strict formality. The strong contrast and brushy weight shifts add energy and a sense of human touch.
Designed to mimic quick brush lettering with elegant contrast and a compact, vertical stance. The goal appears to be an approachable cursive that feels handcrafted and expressive while staying visually tidy for display use.
The uneven baselines and differing stroke starts/stops contribute to an organic, written-in-one-take character. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and narrow build, matching the letterforms in texture and tempo.