Cursive Arbud 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, greeting cards, posters, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, approachability, handwritten realism, expressive display, casual charm, warmth, brushy, bouncy, looped, monoline feel, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining smooth loops with occasional tapered joins. Letterforms are compact and upright-leaning with a noticeable rightward slant, rounded terminals, and gently irregular stroke edges that preserve a natural, drawn rhythm. Curves dominate the construction, with tall ascenders/descenders and a modest x-height that gives lowercase words a light, airy profile. Spacing and widths vary organically, creating a flowing texture while keeping counters open and legible at display sizes.
Well-suited to short, expressive text such as logos, product labels, café menus, invitations, quotes, and social graphics where a friendly handwritten tone is desired. It performs best in headlines and medium-to-large sizes, where the loops and stroke contrast remain clear and the natural irregularities add character.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering in a notebook or on packaging. Its looping forms and buoyant movement convey informality and warmth, leaning more toward charming and conversational than formal or reserved.
Designed to capture an approachable, handwritten look with a smooth cursive flow and brush-like contrast, prioritizing personality and motion over strict geometric consistency. The overall construction suggests a goal of creating a versatile, everyday script for cheerful display typography.
Uppercase characters blend comfortably with the lowercase in a unified handwriting style rather than a separate formal cap design, which helps headings feel cohesive. Numerals share the same hand-drawn energy, with rounded shapes and simple, readable forms that match the script’s rhythm.