Cursive Riben 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, human warmth, informal voice, handwritten charm, friendly display, monoline feel, rounded, bouncy, loopy, brushed.
A lively handwritten script with rounded, looping forms and a smooth, marker-like stroke. Curves dominate the construction, with soft terminals, occasional entry/exit swashes, and gentle stroke modulation that feels natural rather than mechanical. Letterforms have a bouncy rhythm and loose baseline behavior, with compact counters and relatively short lowercase bodies. Uppercase characters are simplified and tall, sitting comfortably alongside the lowercase without strict formal consistency, reinforcing an organic, written-by-hand look.
This font works best for short to medium-length display text where a human, conversational feel is desirable—brand marks, product packaging, café-style menus, posters, greeting cards, and social graphics. It can also add warmth to headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a calmer sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and personable, leaning toward cheerful and informal. Its relaxed rhythm and soft curves suggest everyday friendliness—more like a quick note or casual signage than a formal invitation.
The design appears intended to capture a casual, flowing handwriting voice with enough consistency to typeset smoothly while preserving natural variation. Its rounded shapes and looping connections prioritize charm and personality over strict calligraphic precision.
The figures are simple and rounded, matching the letterforms’ informal construction; they read clearly at display sizes and keep the same handwritten energy. Several lowercase shapes feature prominent loops (notably in letters with ascenders/descenders), contributing to a decorative texture when set in longer lines.