Cursive Deruv 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, romantic, refined, personal, airy, modern calligraphy, signature style, display emphasis, boutique tone, calligraphic, swashy, looped, delicate, slanted.
A flowing cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic, pen-drawn construction. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with tapered terminals and occasional hairline entry/exit strokes, creating an airy texture at text sizes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with long ascenders/descenders and a notably small lowercase body, while capitals are larger and more gestural with selective swashes. Spacing appears lively and uneven in an intentional, handwritten way, and the overall rhythm favors quick diagonals and smooth curves over rigid symmetry.
Well suited to wedding and event invitations, beauty/fashion branding, boutique packaging, and short editorial headlines where a personal, elevated script voice is desired. It works best in display contexts or brief phrases, and can pair effectively with a restrained serif or sans for supporting text.
The tone is graceful and intimate, reading like polished handwriting used for expressive emphasis. Its light, sweeping movement and delicate contrast give it a romantic, boutique feel rather than a utilitarian one. The occasional flourishes add a sense of ceremony and personality without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to emulate refined, modern calligraphy—capturing the spontaneity of handwriting while keeping forms consistent enough for repeatable typography. The emphasis on slender proportions, strong contrast, and occasional swashes suggests a focus on stylish display use and signature-like wordmarks.
Capitals tend to be more decorative than the lowercase, which stays comparatively compact and streamlined. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with slender forms and curved, open shapes, maintaining the script’s gentle cadence in mixed content.