Calligraphic Abdur 3 is a light, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, book covers, airy, expressive, elegant, literary, friendly, hand-lettered feel, soft elegance, readable script, human warmth, calligraphic, flowing, rounded, brushed, informal.
A flowing, handwritten-style italic with slender strokes and gently modulated contrast. Letterforms are open and rounded, with softly tapered terminals that suggest a pen or brush rather than rigid construction. The rhythm is loose and lively, with variable character widths and generous internal space that keep text from feeling dense. Capitals have a simple calligraphic presence without heavy ornament, while lowercase forms show subtle swashes and curved entry/exit strokes that add motion across a line.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a handwritten calligraphic voice is desired—invites, stationery, greetings, pull quotes, and boutique packaging. It can also serve as a supportive accent face for headlines or subheads when paired with a more neutral text font.
The tone feels personable and cultured—more like neat hand lettering than casual scribble. Its light, airy color and smooth curves give it a graceful, approachable character suited to refined but human-forward communication.
Likely designed to provide a legible, unconnected calligraphic script that reads smoothly in sentences while retaining the spontaneity of hand lettering. The restrained contrast and clean, rounded forms aim for elegance without becoming overly formal or ornate.
The italic slant is consistent and contributes to a continuous left-to-right flow, especially in the lowercase. Numerals match the hand-drawn feel with curved strokes and slightly individualized proportions, maintaining the same delicate color as the letters.