Cursive Ponot 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, invitations, branding, packaging, playful, friendly, casual, crafty, whimsical, handmade charm, casual warmth, brush lettering, friendly branding, expressive display, brushy, loopy, bouncy, monoline, expressive.
A lively handwritten script with brush-like strokes, alternating between fuller downstrokes and hairline connections. Letterforms are compact and narrow with a bouncy baseline rhythm, rounded terminals, and frequent looped ascenders/descenders (notably in g, j, y). Uppercase characters read as simplified, hand-drawn caps that mix print-like structure with cursive gestures, while lowercase joins are mostly implied through close spacing and light linking strokes rather than strict continuous connections. Counters are open and shapes lean toward oval forms, giving the design a light, airy texture despite the bold accents on verticals.
Best suited for short to medium-length text where the handwritten character can be appreciated—such as headlines, product names, quotes, greeting cards, invitations, and boutique branding. It can also work for packaging and social graphics where a friendly, crafted tone is desired and sizes are large enough to preserve the fine connecting strokes.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a playful, personal feel reminiscent of quick brush lettering. Its loopiness and rhythmic irregularity add charm and approachability, making text feel conversational rather than formal or corporate.
The font appears designed to capture the spontaneity of brush-pen handwriting while keeping letterforms tidy and narrow for compact set text. Its mix of simplified caps and loopy lowercase aims to balance readability with an expressive, handmade signature feel.
The design relies on stroke contrast and tight proportions for personality, which makes small details (thin joins and delicate loops) more prominent at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and occasional swashes/loops that keep them visually consistent with the letters.