Script Gifu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, signage, retro, playful, friendly, bold, lively, display impact, hand-lettered feel, nostalgic tone, brand voice, brushy, rounded, swashy, soft, chunky.
A very heavy, brush-script style with rounded terminals and compact counters, giving each letter a dense, inked-in silhouette. Strokes show a subtle broad-pen feel: thick main bodies with occasional tapered entry/exit flicks and small wedge-like notches that suggest a hand-cut brush edge. The slant and rhythm are consistent across the alphabet, with bouncy, looped shapes in letters like g, y, and Q, and a generally low x-height compared to the prominent ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same chunky, slightly calligraphic construction, remaining highly weighted and smoothly curved.
Best suited to display settings where its bold, brushy forms can be appreciated—such as logos, product packaging, posters, menus, and short headline treatments. It also works well for retro-themed branding and attention-grabbing labels, especially when set large with a bit of extra spacing.
The font reads as upbeat and nostalgic, with a confident, poster-like presence. Its soft curves and energetic slant feel personable and informal while still retaining a decorative, show-card flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, hand-lettered script look that feels energetic and approachable, prioritizing impact and personality over long-form text economy. The consistent slant, rounded finishing, and decorative loops aim to evoke classic sign-painting and mid-century display lettering.
Uppercase forms are especially decorative and compact, with pronounced loops and teardrop-like joins that add character at display sizes. In longer lines, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces can reduce clarity, so generous tracking and comfortable line spacing help maintain readability.