Cursive Wada 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, casual, expressive, handmade, energetic, friendly, brush lettering, personal tone, display impact, handmade texture, modern casual, brushy, textured, slanted, looping, painterly.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen look, marked by a consistent rightward slant and tapered, medium-contrast strokes. Letterforms are compact and somewhat narrow, with variable stroke endings that resemble dry-brush texture and occasional ink drag. Curves are open and flowing, while stems and diagonals carry brisk, gestural movement; terminals often finish in pointed flicks rather than rounded balls. Spacing feels organic and slightly irregular, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase.
This font suits display use where a handcrafted brush feel is desired: headlines, posters, album or event titles, packaging accents, and social-media graphics. It can also work for branding elements like wordmarks or short taglines when an informal, personal tone is appropriate. For best clarity, it performs strongest at medium-to-large sizes where the textured stroke detail can breathe.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, conveying a quick, personal note or a bold handwritten caption. Its brushy texture adds a bit of grit and spontaneity, while the steady slant keeps it feeling cohesive and intentional rather than messy. It reads as modern, approachable, and expressive—more ‘marker signature’ than formal calligraphy.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast brush lettering—confident, slightly textured, and naturally slanted—while maintaining enough consistency for repeated use in display settings. It prioritizes personality and momentum over precision, aiming for a bold handwritten presence that feels contemporary and human.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, sign-like constructions with strong diagonals and sweeping strokes, helping headings stand out. Numerals match the same energetic brush cadence, with angled entry/exit strokes and slightly uneven widths that enhance the handcrafted character. In longer lines, the texture and tight proportions create a dense, graphic line color that benefits from comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.