Cursive Pokol 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invites, greeting cards, packaging, branding, friendly, romantic, whimsical, casual, playful, handwritten charm, signature feel, expressive display, casual elegance, fluid connectivity, looping, bouncy, brushlike, calligraphic, monoline-to-contrast.
A lively cursive script with a forward slant and a brush-pen feel, combining smooth hairlines with thicker downstrokes for pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage flowing connections in lowercase. Ascenders and descenders are long and elastic, and many characters feature rounded terminals, occasional teardrop-like joins, and looped constructions that add motion. Overall spacing is tight and rhythmic, producing a continuous, handwritten line when set in words.
This font is best used at display sizes for short phrases where its loops and contrast can read clearly—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, social posts, and pull quotes. It also works well for name marks or signature-style accents paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The tone is personable and expressive, like quick but confident handwriting dressed up with calligraphic flair. It feels upbeat and slightly whimsical, suitable for messaging that aims to be warm, approachable, and a bit romantic without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of handwritten cursive while adding controlled contrast and consistent rhythm for repeatable typographic use. Its narrow proportions and energetic connections suggest an emphasis on expressive, space-efficient lettering for modern lifestyle applications.
Capital letters lean toward simplified, signature-like forms that stand out through scale and sweeping strokes rather than heavy ornament. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and varying stroke weight that keeps them cohesive in informal layouts.