Cursive Nibas 3 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, quotes, social posts, packaging, invitations, airy, friendly, casual, whimsical, lively, personal tone, casual display, handwritten feel, modern script, monoline, looping, bouncy, tall ascenders, soft terminals.
A monoline handwritten script with tall, slender letterforms and a steady rightward slant. Strokes feel pen-drawn and fluid, with rounded joins, occasional looped entries/exits, and gently tapered terminals. Capitals are simple and upright in structure but embellished with modest swashes and loops, while lowercase forms favor tall ascenders and compact bowls, producing a light, buoyant rhythm. Spacing is open and the baseline has a subtle, natural bounce, keeping the texture breathable in words and short lines.
Works well for short, expressive text such as greetings, invitations, pull quotes, and social graphics where a personal touch is desired. It can also support light branding accents on packaging and labels, especially when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like neat quick handwriting in a notebook. Its looping forms and airy rhythm add a touch of playfulness without becoming overly decorative, giving it a warm, approachable character suited to informal communication.
The design appears intended to capture a tidy, contemporary handwritten look with consistent stroke weight and a flowing, slightly bouncy cadence. It prioritizes friendliness and quick readability in display settings while keeping forms simple and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Letter connections appear selective rather than fully continuous, which helps maintain clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, narrow shapes and rounded curves, matching the alphabet’s casual cadence.