Cursive Olbuf 3 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, packaging, social posts, headlines, casual, friendly, airy, lively, personal, handwritten charm, casual emphasis, personal tone, light display, monoline, hand-drawn, looping, bouncy, slanted.
A monoline handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and a quick, gestural stroke. Letterforms are tall and slender with compact bowls and a relatively small x-height, giving the text a light, vertical rhythm. The drawing shows subtle baseline bounce and occasional entry/exit flicks, with simple joins in the lowercase that read as lightly connected rather than strictly continuous. Counters are open and the overall spacing feels loose and breathable, keeping long lines of text from looking heavy.
Works best for short to medium-length phrases where a personable voice is desired, such as quotes, greetings, invitations, lifestyle branding, and light packaging. It can also serve as an accent face for headlines or pull quotes when paired with a neutral sans for supporting text.
The font conveys an informal, human tone—like fast, confident handwriting on a note or label. Its narrow, energetic shapes feel upbeat and conversational, lending a spontaneous and approachable character.
Likely designed to capture the feel of quick, neat handwriting in a tall, streamlined silhouette, balancing legibility with a casual, expressive flow. The restrained stroke complexity suggests an emphasis on easy reading and broad, everyday display use rather than ornate calligraphy.
Uppercase forms are simplified and stroke-led, mixing print-like structures with cursive movement, which helps them stand out at the start of words. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with narrow proportions and gentle curves, staying consistent with the alphabet without becoming overly decorative.