Cursive Puga 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, friendly tone, expressive caps, quick emphasis, compact script, brushy, monoline-ish, looped, bouncy, rounded.
A lively brush-script with a forward slant and a narrow, vertically oriented footprint. Strokes are smooth and rounded with subtle contrast, showing tapered beginnings and ends that mimic a flexible pen or brush. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with occasional breaks and varied join behavior that keeps the rhythm natural rather than mechanical. Ascenders are tall and prominent, counters are compact, and many characters feature open bowls and looped constructions that maintain clarity despite the tight width.
This style works well for short to medium text where a human, conversational voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging callouts, social posts, greeting or invitation lines, and pull quotes. It’s especially effective as a secondary typeface paired with a clean sans or serif for body copy, where it can add emphasis without overwhelming the layout.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes or labels. Its energetic motion and soft terminals give it a warm, informal feel suited to friendly messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of quick brush handwriting—fluid, legible, and expressive—while keeping proportions tight for compact headlines and emphasis lines. It prioritizes momentum and personality through slanted structure, rounded terminals, and natural-looking connections.
Capitals are expressive and slightly larger-than-life, with distinctive entry strokes and swashy curves that add personality at the start of words. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, rounded forms and consistent slant, helping them blend smoothly with text.