Cursive Ellab 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, quotations, posters, casual, expressive, airy, handwritten, lively, human warmth, signature feel, informal emphasis, quick writing, monoline, brushy, slanted, open counters, tall ascenders.
A slanted handwritten script with a fine, pen-like stroke and subtle modulation that suggests quick, continuous drawing. Letterforms are tall and condensed with long ascenders and descenders, compact bowls, and generally open counters that keep the texture light. Curves are smooth and slightly elastic, while terminals often finish in tapered flicks and short entry strokes; spacing is uneven in a natural way, producing an organic rhythm across words. Capitals are simple and upright in structure but still lean with the overall slant, providing legible starts without heavy ornament.
Well-suited to short display text where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, packaging accents, product labels, invitations, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings or subheads in editorial layouts when paired with a more neutral text face for body copy.
The overall tone feels informal and personal, like fast note-taking or a confident signature. Its narrow, flowing forms read as modern and relaxed rather than formal calligraphy, giving text a breezy, conversational energy.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of real handwriting in a clean, legible script—prioritizing speed, personality, and a light typographic color over formal consistency. Its condensed, upright-to-slanted rhythm suggests an aim for expressive headlines that stay compact while remaining readable.
In the sample lines, joins appear intermittent—many letters visually connect through proximity and cursive flow, but the design still preserves clear individual shapes. Numerals are similarly handwritten, with simple forms and light, swift construction that match the alphabet’s stroke character.