Cursive Ahliw 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, invitations, packaging, social media, headlines, whimsical, playful, airy, casual, charming, handwritten charm, signature feel, expressive caps, friendly tone, looping, monolinear, bouncy, tall, spidery.
A delicate, handwritten script with tall, narrow proportions and a consistently right-leaning rhythm. Strokes are predominantly monoline with subtle pressure changes, producing light, wiry forms and clean, open counters. Ascenders and capitals rise high with elongated stems and occasional loops, while the lowercase stays small, giving the line a pronounced vertical feel. Terminals are tapered and slightly flared, with rounded turns and intermittent connections that keep the writing fluid without becoming fully continuous.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where its tall ascenders and lively loops can read clearly—such as logos, boutique branding, greeting cards, invitations, labels, and social posts. It also works well for pull quotes and headings, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is friendly and whimsical, like quick, neat handwriting with a touch of flourish. Its tall loops and airy spacing create a lighthearted, personable voice that feels informal and inviting rather than formal or traditional.
Designed to evoke a natural pen-written feel with expressive capitals and a relaxed, conversational flow. The emphasis on height, slender strokes, and selective joining suggests an intention to provide a distinctive, signature-like script that stays readable in common display applications.
Capitals show distinct, signature-like constructions with extended entry/exit strokes, which makes initials stand out in a word. Numerals follow the same slender, handwritten logic, staying simple and legible while maintaining the font’s bouncy, vertical cadence.