Cursive Arbek 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, packaging, quotes, social graphics, playful, casual, lively, whimsical, handmade, handmade feel, friendly voice, display impact, personal touch, bouncy, loopy, brushy, informal, expressive.
A tall, condensed handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and finer connecting strokes. Letterforms are upright with a buoyant baseline rhythm, narrow internal spaces, and frequent looped joins that create a quick, continuous flow. Terminals tend to taper into pointed or softly rounded finishes, and stroke edges look slightly organic rather than mechanically uniform. Capitals are narrow and elongated, designed to sit comfortably alongside the lowercase without overwhelming it, while figures match the same slim, high-contrast, hand-drawn character.
Works best for display typography such as headlines, short quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and branding accents where a personable handwritten tone is desired. It can also suit packaging and small labels when set with generous spacing and moderate line lengths. For longer reading, it’s more effective as a highlight or pull-quote than as body text.
The font reads friendly and spontaneous, like quick note-taking with a brush marker. Its tall proportions and energetic loops give it a lighthearted, expressive tone that feels personal rather than formal. Overall, it suggests craft, warmth, and an upbeat, conversational voice.
This design appears intended to mimic a confident, fast brush-script hand with a narrow footprint, balancing legibility with expressive loops and contrast. The goal seems to be an approachable, decorative handwriting style that adds personality and movement to short-form text.
Because the forms are tightly drawn and highly contrasted, the texture can become busy at small sizes or in long paragraphs, especially where loops and joins cluster. It visually favors short words, larger settings, and layouts with breathing room where the stroke rhythm can be appreciated.