Cursive Tilow 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, energetic, casual, retro, handwritten feel, bold impact, friendly branding, informal display, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, smooth.
A lively brush-script style with a rightward slant and thick, rounded strokes that taper subtly at turns and terminals. Letterforms are compact and vertically tall, with small counters and a tight x-height relative to prominent ascenders and descenders. Strokes show a consistent hand-drawn rhythm, with occasional entry/exit flicks and soft, slightly flattened joins that keep the texture bold but not overly sharp. Numerals and capitals carry the same brushy weight and movement, maintaining an even, cohesive color in short lines of text.
This font suits short, attention-grabbing text where personality matters: branding marks, product packaging, café or event posters, social graphics, and bold headings. It performs best at medium-to-large sizes where the loops, tight counters, and brush texture remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on a sign or note. Its bounce and looping forms feel informal and inviting, leaning toward a fun, slightly nostalgic script aesthetic rather than formal calligraphy.
The design intention reads as a confident, handwritten brush script meant to deliver warmth and immediacy. It aims to balance expressive, loopy letterforms with enough consistency for readable display typography.
Capitals are especially expressive, with generous curves and occasional internal loops that create distinctive silhouettes. Spacing appears naturally irregular in a controlled way, reinforcing the handwritten feel while staying readable at display sizes.