Cursive Delay 3 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, invitations, headlines, quotes, elegant, airy, expressive, personal, romantic, handwritten charm, modern calligraphy, signature look, expressive display, light elegance, brushy, calligraphic, flowing, looped, slanted.
This font is a cursive, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining sweeping curves with occasional sharp joins. Strokes show strong contrast between thin hairlines and thicker downstrokes, with tapered terminals and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm typical of hand lettering. Letterforms are generally narrow and slanted, with tall ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies that keep the texture light and quick. Connections appear intermittent rather than fully continuous, helping individual letters stay distinct while maintaining a flowing line.
It works best for short-to-medium display use where stroke contrast and motion can shine—brand marks, boutique packaging, social graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. In longer passages or at very small sizes, the fine hairlines and tight proportions may reduce clarity, so pairing with a steady text face is recommended.
Overall tone is refined and personable, balancing casual handwritten energy with a polished, fashion-forward elegance. The brisk slant, long strokes, and open counters create a breezy, upbeat impression suited to expressive messaging rather than formal text setting.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush calligraphy with a nimble, signature-like flow—capturing quick handwritten spontaneity while still feeling curated and stylish for contemporary display typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward signature-style gestures with prominent entry/exit strokes, while lowercase includes simplified shapes and occasional looped forms that add movement. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with slender forms and smooth curves that match the script’s pace.