Script Paduk 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, invitations, friendly, retro, playful, warm, crafty, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, retro warmth, friendly emphasis, rounded, bouncy, brushy, swashy, looped.
A heavy, slanted script with rounded brush-like strokes and softened terminals. The letterforms show pronounced thick–thin modulation with compact counters and a steady forward rhythm. Capitals are decorative and curvy with looped entries and modest swashes, while lowercase forms keep a bouncy baseline and tight joins that suggest continuous pen movement. Numerals echo the same rounded, calligraphic construction, maintaining the font’s lively texture across text and display sizes.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as headlines, logos, labels, and packaging where its bold, flowing forms can be appreciated. It also fits greeting cards and invitation-style pieces that benefit from a personable, hand-lettered feel, and works well for retro-leaning posters or social graphics at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels approachable and upbeat, with a nostalgic, hand-crafted charm. Its energetic curves and chunky stroke weight give it a confident, friendly voice that reads as personal and expressive rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, legible hand-script that balances decorative swashes with a consistent rhythm for short phrases. It aims for a brushed, inked look that feels crafted and charismatic, adding personality without becoming overly intricate.
Spacing appears slightly tight in running text, reinforcing a dense, ink-rich color. The contrast and compact apertures can make fine details merge at small sizes, while larger sizes highlight the smooth curves and looped joins most effectively.