Cursive Umrev 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invites, casual, lively, friendly, expressive, playful, handwritten feel, casual display, signature look, friendly tone, expressive motion, brushy, looping, slanted, bouncy, rounded.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with smooth, continuous strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms show noticeable stroke modulation, with thicker downstrokes and lighter connecting or return strokes, creating a rhythmic handwritten texture. The lowercase is compact with tall ascenders and descenders, while capitals are larger and more gestural, often built from a few confident sweeps. Spacing and widths vary organically, reinforcing a hand-drawn cadence while maintaining consistent overall flow in words and lines.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a human, signature-like feel is desired—logos, product labels, café menus, social posts, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. It is especially effective for headlines and accent typography paired with a clean sans or simple serif for body copy.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—energetic and upbeat without feeling overly ornate. Its quick, fluid motion reads as conversational and approachable, suited to friendly messaging and modern craft or lifestyle aesthetics.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with a smooth connected flow, balancing legibility with expressive stroke movement. The intent appears to be a versatile casual script that feels personal and contemporary, suitable for standout display use across print and digital.
Many glyphs feature open counters and simplified joins that prioritize speed and natural movement over strict calligraphic construction. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and slight irregularities that match the script texture. At smaller sizes, the tight lowercase proportions and energetic stroke joins may benefit from slightly generous tracking.