Cursive Arlet 14 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, greetings, posters, friendly, playful, handmade, casual, lively, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, friendly tone, headline impact, brushy, loopy, swashy, rounded, bouncy.
A flowing brush-script with a forward slant and strongly modulated stroke widths that mimic pressure from a pointed brush or marker. Letterforms are compact and slightly tall, with rounded terminals, occasional tapered entry/exit strokes, and generous curves that create a bouncy baseline rhythm. Capitals are expressive and often include looped or curled strokes, while lowercase forms show simplified joins and open counters that keep the texture readable despite the heavy strokes.
This design works best as a display script for short phrases where its bold brush texture and expressive capitals can carry the voice—logos, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and headlines. It is most effective at medium-to-large sizes and with comfortable tracking so the loops and joins don’t crowd.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a handmade energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its looping capitals and punchy contrast lend a cheerful, crafted character suited to warm, informal messaging.
The font appears designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering with a modern, friendly cadence—prioritizing personality and punch over formal calligraphic precision.
The font shows noticeable individuality across glyphs—especially in the capitals—giving it an organic, written-by-hand feel. Numerals are similarly brushy and compact, matching the script’s lively rhythm and making them suitable as supporting elements in display settings.