Cursive Tenoh 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, headlines, friendly, energetic, casual, expressive, modern, handwritten feel, informal voice, high energy, personal tone, display impact, brushy, rounded, tapered, loopy, bouncy.
This font presents a brush-pen script with connected lowercase forms and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes are confident and slightly textured, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries/exits that suggest fast, fluid writing. Letterforms are narrow with lively, bouncy rhythm and compact counters; capitals are simplified and drawn with the same brushy energy rather than formal calligraphic construction. Spacing is tight and naturally irregular in a way that reinforces its handwritten character, while numerals follow the same informal, slightly compressed style.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where a human, handcrafted feel is desired—such as branding accents, packaging callouts, social posts, invitations, and poster headlines. It can also work for quotes or subheads when set with generous line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on a note or sign. Its brisk movement and chunky strokes feel contemporary and approachable, leaning more playful than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic bold brush handwriting that is quick, expressive, and legible at a glance. It prioritizes momentum, warmth, and personality over formal precision, making it a natural choice for contemporary casual communication.
The sample text shows strong word-shape continuity from frequent connections, with occasional breaks that read as natural pen lifts. Ascenders and descenders are prominent and add vertical animation, while the tight apertures and narrow proportions create a dense, punchy texture at display sizes.