Cursive Ungar 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, expressive, handmade, lively, handwritten realism, friendly display, brand personality, casual emphasis, brushy, fluid, upright slant, looping, bouncy.
A fluid, brush-pen style script with a consistent rightward slant and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms show medium stroke modulation, with rounded joins, occasional sharp entry/exit points, and a slightly bouncy baseline that keeps the texture lively. Proportions are tall and compact with tight sidebearings, while forms like the capitals feature generous loops and swooping terminals that read clearly at display sizes. The overall rhythm alternates between smooth curves and brisk, calligraphic flicks, giving the set a natural handwritten cadence.
It performs best in short to medium display text where its dynamic stroke contrast and looping capitals can shine—such as logos, product packaging, posters, social graphics, and event invitations. For longer passages, it works well as an accent face paired with a simpler companion typeface.
The font communicates an informal, personable tone—confident and energetic without feeling rigid. Its brushy movement and playful loops suggest a contemporary, upbeat voice suited to friendly branding and conversational headlines.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering while maintaining consistent structure and legibility. It balances expressive swashes and tapered strokes with a controlled rhythm so it feels handmade yet dependable in display typography.
Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, using broad curves and prominent swashes that add emphasis at word starts. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simplified shapes and tapered terminals, keeping the set visually cohesive across mixed text.