Cursive Dabab 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, airy, handmade, personal voice, informal branding, handwritten authenticity, light emphasis, monoline, loopy, bouncy, tall ascenders, soft terminals.
A lively handwritten script with a monoline, marker-like stroke and a noticeable rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous ascenders and descenders, and a compact x-height that makes lowercase feel light and wiry. Curves are smooth and slightly springy, with rounded joins and soft, tapered terminals that mimic quick pen lift-offs. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic rhythm while maintaining a consistent overall texture in words.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a handwritten voice is desired, such as social posts, greeting cards, invitations, lifestyle packaging, and pull quotes. It can also function as an accent face alongside a clean sans in branding applications, especially where a friendly, personal touch is needed.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—quick, upbeat, and conversational rather than polished or formal. Its narrow, upright energy and looped forms give it a youthful, approachable character that feels like neat handwriting done at speed.
The design appears intended to capture natural cursive handwriting with a quick, confident pen movement—prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over strict uniformity. Its narrow proportions and light stroke help it stay legible in compact settings while still feeling expressive.
Uppercase letters are simplified and open, pairing comfortably with the loopier lowercase. Several lowercase forms (notably g, j, y, and z) feature extended descenders and distinctive loops, adding flair in longer text. Numerals are simple and handwritten in spirit, matching the same light stroke and slanted stance for cohesive mixed content.