Cursive Arduz 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, playful, friendly, energetic, casual, confident, handmade feel, friendly display, expressive emphasis, informal charm, brushy, bouncy, looping, rounded, lively.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic, pressure-driven stroke. Letterforms are built from rounded, tapered strokes with frequent entry/exit flicks, producing a rhythmic, slightly bouncing baseline and generous, soft curves. Counters are compact and the forms feel tightly set, while capitals are taller and more gestural, often leaning into swashy curves and simplified joins. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth arcs and tapered terminals that keep the texture consistent in mixed text.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as logos, product labels, social graphics, posters, and event or wedding collateral. It can also work for pull quotes or section headings where a casual, handmade emphasis is desired, especially when ample spacing and generous line height are available.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering for invitations or boutique signage. Its energetic curves and bold brush texture read as warm and informal, with a confident handmade character that feels expressive rather than precise.
Designed to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with a polished consistency for display typography. The aim appears to be an expressive script that adds personality and motion, providing a handcrafted feel while remaining clear enough for prominent words and short lines.
Stroke endings often finish in rounded teardrops or sharp flicks, giving words a continuous, flowing motion even when individual letters are not fully connected. The texture is visually strong at display sizes, and the slanted rhythm helps maintain momentum across longer phrases.