Cursive Semiw 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social graphics, invites, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, expressive, casual script, display impact, handmade charm, friendly branding, brushy, bouncy, rounded, loopy, quirky.
A lively brush-script with softly tapering strokes and clearly visible pressure modulation. Letterforms are slightly condensed with tall ascenders and descenders, rounded joins, and a gently irregular rhythm that preserves a hand-drawn feel. Curves dominate, counters stay fairly open for a script, and terminals tend to finish with short flicks or blunted ends rather than sharp points. The overall spacing is compact, with occasional letter-to-letter connections and a consistent baseline bounce that adds motion.
Best suited to display settings where its textured, handwritten personality can be appreciated—headlines, short quotes, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It also works well for invitations, greeting cards, and craft-oriented branding, especially when set with generous line spacing to accommodate its tall extenders.
The font reads as warm, informal, and personable—more like quick marker lettering than formal calligraphy. Its energetic rhythm and looping shapes give it a cheerful, conversational tone that feels approachable and crafty rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing brush-lettered script with strong visual flavor, prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict regularity. Its condensed proportions and weighty strokes help it hold attention in titles while keeping a casual, personal voice.
Uppercase characters function like bold, simplified script caps with strong presence, while the lowercase carries most of the cursive flow and loop activity. Numerals match the brushy texture and maintain the same compact, hand-rendered character, making them feel integrated in headlines and short phrases.