Script Kokan 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, editorial, elegant, formal, romantic, refined, graceful, formal script, display elegance, calligraphic flair, decorative caps, calligraphic, swash, flourished, looping, copperplate-like.
A flowing, calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent forward slant. Strokes are tapered with sharp, pointed terminals and occasional hairline entry/exit strokes, creating a crisp, pen-nib feel. Letterforms are narrow and dynamic, with generous loops in ascenders and descenders and frequent swash-like extensions, especially in capitals. Spacing and rhythm favor a continuous cursive movement while still keeping individual glyphs clearly articulated in text.
Well-suited to wedding suites, event invitations, certificates, and luxury or boutique branding where an elegant script voice is desired. It also works effectively for product packaging accents, mastheads, and pull quotes when set at display sizes with ample breathing room.
The overall tone is polished and ceremonial, with a romantic, old-world elegance. Its sweeping capitals and delicate hairlines suggest formality and care, lending a sense of sophistication and occasion to short phrases and names.
Designed to emulate refined pen lettering, emphasizing dramatic contrast, graceful motion, and decorative capitals for high-impact display typography. The intent appears to prioritize elegance and flourish over neutral readability, making it most effective in short, prominent text.
Capitals are notably expressive and can occupy significantly more horizontal space than lowercase, producing a lively headline texture. The numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and slant, blending naturally with letterforms in invitations or display settings.