Cursive Arbaz 10 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, playful, friendly, handcrafted, lively, casual, handwritten feel, display impact, casual charm, compact headlines, brushy, bouncy, tall, rounded, loopy.
A tall, condensed handwritten cursive with brush-like strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are mostly upright with a bouncy baseline, narrow counters, and rounded terminals that often taper into slight hooks. Capitals are simplified and slender, while lowercase forms show more looping (notably in b, f, g, y) and occasional partial connections, giving the text an informal, hand-drawn rhythm. Numerals and punctuation match the same narrow, energetic stroke behavior, with slightly irregular widths that reinforce the organic feel.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, quote graphics, packaging callouts, and social media overlays. It can also work for invitations or casual branding when used with generous spacing and kept to larger sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering used for notes, labels, and casual signage. Its lively rhythm and looping joins read as approachable and expressive rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush-pen handwriting in a condensed footprint, combining strong contrast with quick, slightly irregular gesture. Its forms prioritize personality and immediacy, aiming for an expressive script look that stays legible in display settings.
In longer text the condensed proportions create a dense vertical texture, while the strong stroke contrast adds punch at display sizes. The narrow apertures and tight interior spaces can make small sizes feel busy, especially where loops and joins cluster.