Cursive Arlim 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, posters, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, lively, handmade, human warmth, informal charm, brush energy, expressive display, quick lettering, brushy, looping, bouncy, expressive, inked.
A compact, brush-pen script with lively, calligraphic stroke movement and frequent tapering at terminals. Letterforms are right-leaning with a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline and rounded counters, mixing occasional joins with clear breaks between characters for readability. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and soft, ink-like endings, with tall ascenders and descenders that add vertical energy. Overall spacing is tight and the forms feel intentionally irregular in a controlled, hand-drawn way.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handwritten personality is desirable: brand marks, product packaging, café or event posters, social media graphics, and promotional headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when paired with a calmer text face to balance its energetic texture.
The style reads as upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering for notes, menus, or packaging. Its loops and swashy entries create an approachable, informal voice, while the contrast and sharp tapers add a touch of flair and momentum.
The design appears aimed at delivering an authentic brush-script feel with quick, confident strokes and a natural handwritten cadence. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict uniformity, creating a lively display voice that feels personal and contemporary.
Capitals are especially gestural, often built from a few confident strokes with open shapes and occasional flourished hooks. Lowercase forms keep a consistent handwritten rhythm, and numerals follow the same brushy logic with rounded bowls and tapered joins, maintaining a cohesive, organic texture in text.