Cursive Apnof 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, breezy, handwritten charm, casual elegance, expressive display, brushy, looping, bouncy, airy, expressive.
An informal script with a right-leaning, brush-pen feel and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper to pointed terminals and often swell on downstrokes, creating a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are mostly unconnected but share consistent cursive construction, with tall ascenders, compact counters, and occasional entry/exit flicks that mimic quick handwriting. Overall spacing is open and the baseline gently dances, reinforcing an organic, drawn-by-hand texture.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired—such as logos, product labels, café menus, invitations, and social graphics. It’s best used at larger sizes where the delicate hairlines and stroke transitions remain clear.
The tone is warm and personable, like a handwritten note or boutique sign. Its energetic loops and confident swashes add a touch of charm and spontaneity without feeling overly formal.
Designed to emulate quick, stylish brush handwriting with an upbeat cadence and decorative capitals. The emphasis appears to be on expressiveness and personality for display use rather than strict uniformity.
Capitals show more flourish and variation than the lowercase, making initials especially prominent in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and tapered ends that keep the set cohesive.