Cursive Dutu 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, social posts, airy, graceful, casual, romantic, expressive, handwritten feel, personal tone, display script, fast cursive, monoline, looping, slanted, lively, delicate.
A delicate, monoline script with a pronounced rightward slant and brisk, handwritten rhythm. Strokes stay mostly even in thickness, with subtle swelling at curves and tapered terminals that mimic quick pen lifts. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and a notably low x-height, while ascenders and capitals rise high for an elegant vertical sweep. Spacing and joins feel organic rather than mechanical, and the set shows varied stroke lengths and entry/exit strokes that keep words moving forward.
Well-suited to short, expressive text in branding, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and quote graphics where a personal touch is desired. It works best at medium to large sizes, where the fine strokes and compact lowercase details remain clear and the sweeping capitals can contribute to the overall composition.
The overall tone is light and personal, like a fast, confident note written with a fine-tip pen. It reads as friendly and informal, but with enough poise in the capitals and long strokes to feel polished and slightly romantic. The lively slant and looping forms add a sense of motion and spontaneity.
This design appears intended to capture the immediacy of natural cursive handwriting while maintaining enough consistency for repeated use in display settings. The tall proportions, flowing joins, and tapered finishes emphasize elegance and momentum over strict regularity.
Capitals are especially gestural, with extended lead-in strokes and occasional looped construction that can create distinctive word silhouettes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying simple and slightly condensed, matching the script’s quick, airy character.