Cursive Vivy 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, invitations, social media, casual, friendly, playful, personal, expressive, handwritten feel, human warmth, expressive display, quick note, brushy, looping, bouncy, organic, lively.
A lively, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and a right-leaning, forward rhythm. Strokes show subtle, natural modulation and softly tapered terminals, with rounded joins and occasional loops that suggest quick, confident writing. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with irregular widths and spacing that preserve an authentic hand-drawn cadence. Capitals are taller and more gestural, while lowercase forms keep a tight body with prominent ascenders and deep, swinging descenders; numerals follow the same informal, single-stroke sensibility.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where personality matters: boutique branding, packaging labels, café menus, quotes, posters, and invitation-style materials. It can also add a handwritten accent in social media graphics or as a secondary voice paired with a clean sans for contrast.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like a note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its unevenness and energetic curves give it a spontaneous, human character that reads as informal and upbeat rather than polished or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture natural cursive handwriting in a consistent, usable font—prioritizing energy, warmth, and a brush-written texture over strict geometric regularity. Its proportions and lively stroke behavior aim to deliver an expressive signature-like presence while remaining readable in headlines and short passages.
Connectivity varies: many lowercase letters naturally link through entry/exit strokes, while others remain loosely separated, creating a pleasant mix of flow and openness. Curved forms (such as S, J, g, y) emphasize looping motion, and the punctuation and dots are simple and hand-placed, reinforcing the casual texture.