Cursive Ehnof 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, retro, expressive, handwritten feel, brush script, casual display, expressive headings, retro flavor, brushy, slanted, looping, bouncy, rounded.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms show a mix of connected and near-connected joins, with elastic spacing and gently shifting widths that create a handwritten rhythm. Strokes taper into pointed entries and exits, while bowls and loops stay soft and open, keeping counters readable despite the energetic motion. Uppercase forms are larger and more decorative, with sweeping diagonals and occasional looped elements that add emphasis without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display text where a warm, handwritten voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging callouts, posters, social media graphics, and quote treatments. It can also work for headings or subheads paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy, where the script provides contrast and personality.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick, confident marker lettering. Its brisk slant and springy curves lend a lively, upbeat feel, while the smooth brush modulation adds a touch of vintage charm. It reads as approachable and expressive rather than formal or calligraphically strict.
The design appears intended to capture the look of natural, brush-written cursive in a consistent, typographic system. It balances expressive movement with enough regularity to stay legible in phrases and headlines, prioritizing charm and momentum over strict uniformity.
The numerals and punctuation-like shapes follow the same fluid, handwritten logic, with rounded curves and slight irregularities that reinforce authenticity. In longer lines, the italic angle and generous stroke movement create a strong sense of forward momentum, making spacing and line length important for best readability.