Script Adkad 3 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, headlines, quotes, elegant, whimsical, airy, refined, playful, personal touch, decorative caps, formal charm, light elegance, calligraphic, looping, monoline feel, bouncy, swashy.
A tall, calligraphic script with slender strokes and pronounced stroke modulation, pairing fine hairlines with occasional heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with long ascenders/descenders and a compact lowercase body that creates a distinctly top-and-bottom-heavy texture. Curves are smooth and slightly bouncy, with frequent entry/exit flicks, teardrop-like terminals, and intermittent swashes on capitals. Spacing is open and consistent enough for short text, while the overall rhythm remains lively and hand-drawn rather than rigidly geometric.
This style performs best in display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging accents, and short pull quotes where its tall loops and high-contrast strokes can be appreciated. It can also work for headings or name treatments, especially when given generous size and breathing room.
The font reads as graceful and lightly theatrical, balancing refinement with a casual handwritten charm. Its looping strokes and tall proportions give it a romantic, storybook tone that feels personable and expressive without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to evoke a hand-lettered, formal script impression—elegant but approachable—through tall proportions, delicate hairlines, and gently swashed capitals that add a celebratory, personalized feel.
Capitals are especially expressive, often featuring extended lead-in strokes or subtle flourishes that set a decorative tone at the start of words. Numerals match the same narrow, airy construction, keeping the overall color light and delicate in continuous text.