Cursive Balup 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social posts, packaging, craft branding, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, lively, handwritten charm, casual elegance, expressive headlines, friendly branding, loopy, bouncy, brushy, monoline-ish, rounded.
A lively cursive script with a bouncy baseline and frequent entry/exit strokes that give words a flowing, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast between heavier downstrokes and lighter connecting hairlines, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered finishes. Uppercase forms are tall and loop-forward, mixing simple stem-based structures with swashy curves, while lowercase letters are compact with narrow bowls and a short x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Counters are generally open and the overall texture is airy, with connections that vary from fully linked to lightly separated depending on the letter.
This font suits short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social media graphics, and boutique packaging. It works especially well for headlines, names, and accent lines, where its loops and stroke contrast can be appreciated without crowding.
The tone is upbeat and personable, like quick, neat handwriting on a card or label. Its looping capitals and buoyant joins add a touch of charm and whimsy, keeping the overall feel informal rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture an approachable, modern handwritten script with energetic loops and clear cursive flow. Its proportions prioritize expressive capitals and long ascenders/descenders to create personality and movement in display settings.
Distinctive looped shapes appear in letters like g, j, y, and z, and several capitals feature long, horizontal cross-strokes that extend slightly beyond the main form. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded curves and occasional flourish-like strokes that help them blend naturally with the script.