Cursive Arbur 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, posters, branding, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, retro, human warmth, expressive display, handmade feel, brush lettering, brushy, bouncy, looping, tall, textured.
A tall, brush-pen styled script with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into pointed terminals and occasional ball-like ends, with narrow overall proportions and generous vertical reach in ascenders and capitals. Letterforms mix fluid connected writing with intermittent breaks, giving the texture of fast, confident handwriting while maintaining consistent rhythm and spacing. Counters are compact, curves are elastic, and entry/exit strokes often hook or loop, reinforcing a drawn, calligraphic construction.
This face works best for short to medium display text where personality is the priority: invitations, greeting cards, product packaging, café or boutique branding, social media graphics, and headline accents on posters. It can also support short quotes or subheads when ample size and spacing are available to preserve the delicate hairlines and lively rhythm.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—casual and expressive without feeling messy. Its narrow, high-contrast brush character reads as crafty and charming, leaning toward a vintage note-card or café-sign feel. Overall it feels inviting and spirited, suited to messages that should sound human and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with a controlled, catalog-ready consistency—capturing the spontaneity of hand-drawn script while keeping shapes repeatable and readable in display settings. Its narrow build and tall proportions suggest an aim for elegant verticality without losing an informal, friendly voice.
Capitals are especially decorative with long vertical strokes and occasional flourish-like crossbars, while lowercase maintains legibility through clear skeletons and steady slant control. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with simple forms and tapered joins that match the handwriting texture. The contrast and narrowness create a crisp silhouette, but the textured stroke edges keep it from appearing geometric or sterile.