Cursive Adruf 3 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, airy, delicate, elegant, whimsical, romantic, signature feel, personal warmth, light elegance, decorative capitals, monoline, loopy, tall ascenders, long descenders, open counters.
A slender handwritten script with a lightly drawn, monoline feel and an italic forward slant. Letterforms are tall and narrow, with generous ascenders and long, looped descenders that create a vertical, airy rhythm. Strokes stay consistently fine with occasional subtle swelling at curves, and terminals tend toward soft hooks and tapered finishes. Spacing is open enough to keep the delicate forms readable, while the overall texture remains light and refined.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where its thin strokes and looping extenders can shine—such as wedding stationery, invitations, greetings, beauty or boutique branding, and product packaging. It also works well for pull quotes or headings when given adequate size and breathing room.
The font conveys a gentle, intimate tone—graceful and personal, like neat pen lettering. Its looping forms and elongated proportions add a romantic, slightly whimsical character that feels more expressive than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate an elegant, hand-penned signature style with refined loops and a light touch. Its tall, narrow proportions and flowing connections prioritize charm and personality over dense text efficiency.
Uppercase forms are prominent and decorative, often featuring extended entry/exit strokes and looped bowls, which can dominate at display sizes. The numerals follow the same fine-line approach, with simple, slightly calligraphic curves that keep the set cohesive.