Cursive Semod 3 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, lively, hand-lettered feel, display impact, approachable tone, casual branding, brushy, bouncy, rounded, chunky, quirky.
A brush-pen styled script with compact proportions, rounded terminals, and noticeable stroke modulation that mimics pressure changes. The letterforms lean only slightly, keeping an overall upright rhythm while still feeling handwritten. Strokes are thick and inky with occasional tapering on entry/exit points, and counters are small and soft-edged. Spacing feels organic and uneven in a deliberate way, reinforcing a drawn, informal texture across both upper- and lowercase as well as the numerals.
Works best for short-to-medium text where personality is the goal: brand marks, product packaging, café menus, posters, and social media graphics. It is especially effective for punchy headlines, quotes, and callouts where the brush texture and lively rhythm can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a bouncy cadence that suggests quick, confident marker writing. Its chunky forms and soft curves give it a welcoming, humorous tone suited to lighthearted messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to capture an energetic brush-signature look that stays legible at display sizes while keeping the spontaneity of hand lettering. It prioritizes character and impact, offering a friendly, contemporary handwritten voice for informal display typography.
Capitals are expressive and compact, helping headlines feel bold without becoming overly delicate. The numerals follow the same brush logic, keeping a consistent handmade feel for pricing, dates, and short numeric callouts.