Script Dilap 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, social media, playful, friendly, whimsical, handmade, casual, hand lettering, brush script, friendly display, modern craft, bouncy, looping, brushy, rounded, expressive.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining smooth curves with occasional sharp tapers. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with rounded terminals and teardrop-like joins that suggest quick, confident lettering. Letterforms are compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and spacing varies naturally from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, drawn rhythm. Uppercase forms are simplified and slightly decorative, while lowercase shapes lean on single-storey constructions and looping entry/exit strokes for a continuous flow.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display text where personality is the priority—logos, product labels, café menus, greeting cards, invitations, and quote graphics. It can add a handmade accent in headers or pull quotes, and pairs best with a simpler companion face for longer reading.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a buoyant, chatty energy. Its looping forms and spirited contrast read as approachable and upbeat rather than formal, giving text a handcrafted, boutique character.
The design appears intended to mimic modern brush lettering in a clean, repeatable font form, balancing legibility with expressive stroke modulation. It aims to provide a casual script voice with enough flourish for headlines and lifestyle-oriented branding.
Several capitals introduce gentle swashes and curled strokes, creating a display-forward flavor without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with narrow, upright forms and visible stroke contrast that keeps them consistent with the alphabet.