Cursive Arlep 7 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, handmade, casual, expressive, hand-lettered feel, warm branding, casual display, energetic voice, brushy, bouncy, rounded, looping, textured.
A lively brush-script with a rightward slant and pronounced stroke modulation, shifting between thick downstrokes and finer connecting strokes. Letterforms are compact and upright in proportion, with rounded bowls, soft terminals, and occasional tapered entries that suggest a marker or brush-pen tool. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in width, with a mix of connected cursive behavior and a few more open, separated shapes, giving it a natural handwritten cadence. Capitals are tall and gestural, while lowercase forms use simple loops and smooth joins that keep words flowing.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where the brush texture and lively slant can carry personality—logos, labels, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers, while long body text may benefit from larger sizes and generous line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels approachable and upbeat, like quick hand-lettering for everyday signage or personal notes. Its bold brush presence adds confidence and warmth, while the loose, human irregularities keep it informal and personable.
Designed to mimic confident brush lettering with a spontaneous, handmade feel, balancing bold presence with fluid cursive motion for expressive display typography.
In the sample text, counters stay fairly open for a script style, but heavier strokes can visually fill in at smaller sizes, especially where joins stack or curves tighten. The numerals follow the same brush logic, with simple, handwritten silhouettes that match the alphabet without looking overly formal.