Script Erma 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, social media, playful, retro, energetic, bold, friendly, impact, hand-lettered feel, display emphasis, brand personality, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, dynamic.
A heavy, brush-script style with thick, rounded strokes and smoothly tapered terminals that suggest a broad marker or paintbrush. Letterforms lean forward with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline rhythm and generous, open counters in shapes like O, P, and R. Connections are implied through flowing entry/exit strokes, while the overall texture stays dense and graphic, producing strong word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited to short, expressive text where its bold brush forms can breathe—logos, headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It can also work for emphatic subheads or pull quotes, but the dense stroke weight and lively script motion make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font conveys an upbeat, casual confidence—friendly and attention-grabbing without feeling delicate. Its strong slant and chunky brush texture give it a sporty, retro-leaning personality that feels energetic and approachable.
Designed to emulate fast, confident hand lettering with a brushy, marker-like stroke, prioritizing impact and personality over strict regularity. The goal appears to be a distinctive, bold script that delivers strong presence in display contexts while maintaining a smooth, handwritten flow.
Capitals are prominent and highly stylized, creating a strong headline presence, while lowercase remains compact and cursive in feel. Numerals follow the same brush logic and maintain the bold, rounded silhouette, helping mixed text retain consistent visual color.