Script Onbal 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logotypes, packaging, invitations, elegant, vintage, lively, friendly, confident, hand-lettered feel, signature style, display impact, polished charm, brush-like, slanted, rounded, looping, calligraphic.
A flowing, right-slanted script with a brush-pen feel and rounded terminals. Strokes show subtle modulation and tapered entries/exits, giving letters a lively rhythm without becoming overly ornate. Forms are generally compact with tight counters, smooth curves, and occasional looped joins; capitals are more expressive, with generous swashes and angled stress that keeps the texture energetic. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same cursive momentum, producing a consistent, slightly condensed line of text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its brushy movement and expressive capitals can stand out—such as headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, and event or invitation styling. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is polished yet approachable, balancing a classic handwritten charm with confident, contemporary punch. Its brisk slant and strong stroke presence convey momentum and warmth, lending a personable, signature-like character.
Designed to emulate confident hand-lettering with a controlled calligraphic cadence—prioritizing fluid motion, a signature-like presence, and strong visual impact in display settings.
Spacing appears naturally cursive, with shapes that visually want to connect and maintain continuous movement across words. The heavier stroke presence and compact interiors can build dense texture at small sizes, while larger settings highlight the smooth terminals, loops, and swashier capitals.