Cursive Ifwa 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, posters, casual, expressive, friendly, lively, personal, handwritten feel, quick script, friendly tone, headline focus, personal voice, brushy, looping, slanted, monoline-ish, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with smooth, continuous strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and upright in their footprint, with a lively baseline bounce and frequent looped joins that keep words flowing. Stroke modulation is subtle but present, suggesting pressure changes rather than rigid calligraphic construction, and counters stay open for clarity despite the narrow proportions. Capitals are tall and gestural, pairing well with simpler, smaller lowercase forms that maintain a quick handwritten rhythm.
This font works best for display situations where a human, handwritten voice is desired—logos, product packaging, café-style menus, social posts, invitations, and short headlines. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a clean sans for supporting text, especially when you want warmth and spontaneity without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick but confident handwriting with a bit of flair. It feels upbeat and approachable, balancing energetic movement with enough consistency to stay readable in short phrases. The looping connections and brisk slant add a sense of momentum suited to cheerful, everyday messaging.
The design appears intended to capture fast, fluid handwriting with a brush-pen feel—prioritizing natural rhythm, connected cursive flow, and an expressive headline presence. It aims to deliver a friendly, modern script look that reads clearly in short bursts while retaining a personal, crafted character.
Ascenders and capitals reach high, creating a strong vertical presence, while the lowercase remains compact, emphasizing a quick note-like texture. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded curves and angled entries that match the script’s motion. Spacing appears intentionally tight, reinforcing a cohesive, written-through line when set in words.