Cursive Kiho 3 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, editorial, packaging, elegant, romantic, refined, airy, fashion-forward, signature, formal note, display elegance, boutique branding, personal tone, calligraphic, looping, flourished, slanted, delicate.
A delicate cursive script with pronounced slant and crisp, calligraphic contrast between hairlines and thicker strokes. Forms are tall and narrow with long ascenders/descenders and a compact lowercase body, creating an overall vertical, graceful rhythm. Strokes feel pen-drawn with smooth curves, tapered terminals, and occasional entry/exit strokes that suggest connection, while individual letters remain open enough to read as a flowing script. Capitals are more expressive, featuring swashes and extended strokes that add movement without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited for wedding suites, event invitations, and thank-you cards where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It also fits boutique branding, beauty or fashion editorial accents, product packaging, and headline or pull-quote settings that benefit from refined flourish. For best results, use at display sizes and avoid dense text blocks where the fine hairlines and tight lowercase proportions may lose clarity.
The font conveys a polished, romantic tone—graceful and intimate rather than casual. Its airy hairlines and sweeping capitals give it a fashion and stationery sensibility, suggesting sophistication and a handwritten personal touch.
Likely designed to emulate a pointed-pen or brush-pen signature style with a refined, contemporary finish. The intention appears to balance expressive swashes—especially in capitals—with disciplined, narrow proportions to maintain a sleek, upscale look across words and short phrases.
The sample lines show a consistent forward motion and a slightly lively baseline, with punctuation and numerals matching the same fine, pen-like construction. The high-contrast structure favors generous sizing and breathing room, where the thin strokes and loops can stay clear.