Cursive Olmep 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social posts, branding, packaging, playful, casual, friendly, lively, whimsical, handwritten charm, personal tone, casual elegance, expressive headings, monoline, looping, bouncy, tall, airy.
A slim, hand-drawn script with tall proportions and a light, pen-like stroke that stays mostly monoline while showing occasional pressure-like thickening on curves and terminals. Letterforms lean forward and move with a springy rhythm, mixing connected cursive with frequent pen lifts for a semi-joined flow. Ascenders are long and prominent, counters are open, and terminals often finish in soft hooks or rounded flicks; capitals add extra looped gestures and swashes without becoming overly ornate.
This font works best for short to medium-length display text where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, social media captions, and boutique branding. It can also add a friendly accent on packaging, labels, and headers, especially when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a sketchbook spontaneity that reads as personable and approachable. Its narrow, airy forms and lively loops give it a slightly whimsical character suited to friendly messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, elegant everyday handwriting with a consistent forward motion and just enough looping flourish to feel expressive. It prioritizes personality and rhythm over strict uniformity, aiming for a natural handwritten look that stays legible in typical display sizes.
Capitals are especially expressive, with prominent loops and occasional flourish-like entry strokes, while lowercase keeps simpler cursive construction for readability. Numerals match the handwritten feel with straightforward shapes and subtle curvature, maintaining the same light, quick-ink texture.