Cursive Rakuh 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, social posts, quotes, playful, whimsical, casual, friendly, handmade, handwritten charm, casual branding, expressive display, personal tone, brushy, monoline-ish, loopy, bouncy, calligraphic.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen character and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, rounded terminals, and occasional sharp flicks, creating a bouncy rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with small lowercase bodies relative to tall ascenders and descenders, and a mix of open counters and looped constructions. Capitals are more decorative with simplified swashes and varied starting strokes, while the overall texture stays cohesive and smooth rather than rough or distressed.
This font works well for greeting cards, invitations, boutique packaging, and social media graphics where a warm, handwritten presence is desired. It’s also a good fit for short quotes, labels, and brand accents that benefit from a personal, crafted touch rather than strict typographic uniformity.
The tone is informal and upbeat, leaning toward a whimsical, personable voice. Its looped shapes and springy proportions give it a light, charming feel suited to friendly messaging and expressive headlines.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering—decorative but still readable—balancing expressive loops with a controlled, consistent stroke system for display-oriented text.
In the sample text, the font reads best at larger sizes where the delicate hairlines and tight interior spaces remain clear. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with curved, slightly idiosyncratic forms that match the script’s casual energy.