Cursive Tekib 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, retro, playful, handmade, handmade feel, informal voice, display impact, cheerful tone, brushy, rounded, fluid, bouncy, lively.
A slanted brush-script with thick, rounded strokes and subtly tapered terminals that suggest pressure from a marker or brush pen. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, lively baseline movement, and occasional swelling in curves, creating a natural, handwritten rhythm. Uppercase shapes are simplified and slightly stylized, while the lowercase maintains clear cursive flow with mostly open counters and soft joins that keep words readable at display sizes. Numerals share the same brushy weight and italic momentum, with smooth, rounded forms and consistent stroke texture.
Well suited for short, high-impact text such as logos, product labels, menus, posters, and social graphics where a personable handwritten voice is desired. It also works for pull quotes and headings, especially when paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an upbeat, handcrafted energy. It reads as informal and approachable, leaning toward a nostalgic sign-painting or café-menu feel rather than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, brush-written cursive look that feels authentic and energetic, balancing expressive strokes with enough regularity to remain legible in common display settings.
Stroke endings are generally blunt-to-rounded rather than sharp, and curves carry a gentle bounce that adds character in headlines. Spacing appears moderately tight in running text, enhancing the connected, script-like flow while keeping individual letters distinct.