Cursive Tobed 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, lively, crafty, retro, handwritten feel, approachability, expressive display, casual emphasis, brushy, looped, slanted, bouncy, informal.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, tapered terminals and rounded joins that mimic continuous handwriting. Strokes show modest modulation, with thicker downstrokes and lighter entry/exit strokes, giving the letterforms a painted feel without becoming high-contrast. Proportions are compact with tight sidebearings, and the rhythm is slightly bouncy, with lively ascenders/descenders and occasional looped forms. Capitals are simplified and readable, while lowercase shapes lean on single-story constructions and quick, gestural curves that keep the texture energetic.
This font works best for short, expressive copy where a handwritten voice is desired—logos and branding accents, packaging labels, posters, social graphics, and pull quotes. It can also serve as a secondary headline style paired with a neutral sans for body text, where its brush texture adds contrast and friendliness.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like a quick handwritten note made with a marker or brush pen. It reads upbeat and personable, with a light retro craft sensibility that feels informal rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate natural brush handwriting with a controlled, repeatable stroke pattern—capturing the speed and spontaneity of hand lettering while maintaining enough consistency for setting words and short phrases cleanly.
The alphabet shows consistent slant and stroke endings, producing a cohesive line when set in words. Some forms introduce subtle flourishes (notably in curved letters and descenders), adding personality while keeping the set legible at display sizes.