Cursive Ihsu 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, quotes, friendly, casual, lively, personal, retro, handwritten warmth, quick notes, informal display, smooth flow, monoline, slanted, looping, brushy, rounded.
A slanted, handwritten script with a smooth, near-monoline stroke and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms show a quick, continuous pen rhythm with occasional looped ascenders/descenders and soft entry/exit strokes, creating a flowing line across words. The drawing is compact and slightly narrow overall, with small counters and simplified, streamlined shapes that prioritize speed and gesture over strict symmetry.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display text where a human, handwritten touch is desired—brand marks, product packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social graphics. It also works nicely for quote treatments and headings when you want an informal script voice with clear, flowing word shapes.
The font reads as informal and personable, with an easygoing, conversational tone. Its fluid motion and soft curves give it a friendly, approachable feel, leaning toward a lightly retro, sign-like handwritten character rather than a formal calligraphic script.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident handwriting in a clean, reproducible form—prioritizing smooth connections, a steady stroke, and a consistent forward motion. It aims to feel personal and spontaneous while remaining cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Uppercase characters are simple and open, designed to blend smoothly with the lowercase rather than dominate it. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and a consistent slant that keeps them visually aligned with text. Spacing in the samples suggests it performs best when allowed to run as a connected line, emphasizing its natural handwriting rhythm.