Calligraphic Nufa 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, quotes, branding, whimsical, elegant, charming, airy, playful, handwritten elegance, decorative script, personal tone, display charm, loopy, flourished, monoline, delicate, ornamental.
A delicate, monoline script with smooth, continuous curves and generous loops. Strokes remain evenly thin, with rounded terminals and frequent entry/exit swashes that give many letters a curled, decorative finish. Uppercase forms are more ornate and gesture-driven, while the lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten rhythm with tall ascenders and deep descenders. Spacing and letter widths vary naturally, reinforcing an informal hand-drawn feel while staying clean and legible at display sizes.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, and greeting cards where a handwritten elegance is desired. It also works for short quotes, boutique branding, and packaging accents that benefit from a light, decorative script. Best used at larger sizes or with comfortable leading to accommodate its tall extenders and looping forms.
The overall tone is lighthearted and romantic, blending a tidy calligraphic sensibility with a casual, personal warmth. Its loops and soft curves feel friendly and slightly fanciful, suggesting greeting-card charm rather than strict formality.
Designed to capture a neat, calligraphic handwriting look with gentle flourishes, aiming for an expressive but readable script that feels personal and decorative in equal measure.
Numerals are simple and slender, matching the line weight and rounded construction of the letters. Dots and small details (like i/j) are minimal and understated, keeping the texture airy; the long ascenders/descenders create an elegant vertical rhythm that can dominate in tight line spacing.