Script Dolum 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, formal, romantic, classic, ornate, calligraphic flair, decorative titles, formal elegance, signature feel, calligraphic, swashy, looped, refined, slanted.
This script features a pronounced rightward slant, very high stroke contrast, and smooth, pen-like curves with tapered entry and exit strokes. Letterforms are built from rounded bowls and long, flowing terminals, with frequent loops and subtle swashes—especially in capitals. Proportions are tall and narrow with generous ascenders and descenders, while the lowercase remains relatively small, reinforcing a short x-height and a lively vertical rhythm. Numerals and punctuation follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing strong thick strokes with hairline turns and curled finishing strokes.
This font works best for short-form display use such as wedding suites, event stationery, greeting cards, logos, boutique branding, and premium packaging. It can also serve for quotes or headings when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing to keep the hairlines and loops from visually crowding.
The overall tone is polished and ceremonial, evoking traditional calligraphy and invitation lettering. Its looping capitals and delicate hairlines give it a romantic, vintage-leaning sophistication suited to expressive, display-forward typography.
The design appears intended to mimic a formal, hand-written calligraphic style with strong contrast and expressive flourishes, emphasizing elegance and personality over neutral readability. It aims to provide standout initials and a flowing, romantic rhythm for decorative titling and ceremonial applications.
Capitals are notably decorative and varied in silhouette, creating a strong initial-letter presence in titles. In text settings, the alternating thick and hairline strokes and the tight internal counters demand adequate size and careful spacing to preserve clarity, especially where loops and terminals approach neighboring letters.