Cursive Idgu 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, playful, casual, handmade, friendly, expressive, handwritten feel, informal warmth, energetic display, personal voice, brushy, bouncy, rounded, quirky, high-energy.
A lively brush-script style with compact proportions and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes show clear marker/brush modulation with rounded terminals, occasional tapered joins, and slightly irregular curves that reinforce a handmade feel. Letterforms are mostly connected in running text, with looped descenders and tall, narrow ascenders that create a vertical, slightly condensed silhouette. Capitals are simplified and upright, mixing print-like structure with cursive touches for emphasis.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, logos, product packaging, posters, and social media graphics where an expressive handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for invitations or casual editorial callouts, but the dense brush texture and compact forms may be less comfortable for long body text at small sizes.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, like quick, confident hand-lettering. Its energetic movement and soft, rounded shapes read friendly and approachable, with a slightly quirky personality rather than formal elegance.
Designed to evoke fast, natural brush lettering with an approachable, contemporary feel. The intent appears to balance legibility with lively stroke character, offering a casual script that feels personal and energetic for modern promotional and lifestyle applications.
Connections between letters vary naturally, producing a smooth flow without becoming overly ornate. Counters stay relatively open for a brush script, while some joins and loops add texture and visual flair. Numerals and capitals maintain the same brisk, hand-drawn energy, supporting cohesive display use.