Cursive Apnub 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, social media, greeting cards, elegant, whimsical, romantic, crafty, playful, handcrafted feel, modern calligraphy, decorative caps, expressive display, brushy, calligraphic, looping, swashy, fluid.
A flowing script with brush-like stroke modulation and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Letterforms show lively, variable stroke width, tapered entries, and occasional swelling downstrokes that create a calligraphic rhythm. The overall structure is upright with narrow proportions, compact counters, and a relatively small x-height, while ascenders and descenders add graceful vertical movement. Terminals often finish in soft hooks or teardrop-like tapers, and many capitals feature gentle swashes that read as hand-drawn rather than mechanically uniform.
This font fits best in short to medium-length display copy such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, and social media graphics. It works well for names, quotes, and headings where its swashy capitals and calligraphic contrast can be appreciated without crowding.
The font conveys a charming, expressive tone—polished enough for special occasions, yet casual and personable like handwritten lettering. Its looping forms and swashy capitals add a sense of romance and whimsy, giving text a crafted, boutique feel.
The design appears intended to mimic contemporary brush-calligraphy and modern hand-lettering, prioritizing expressive contrast, fluid loops, and decorative capitals for a handcrafted look. It aims to add personality and elegance to display typography while keeping an informal, written-by-hand character.
Capital letters are the most decorative, with prominent loops and flourished strokes that can create strong word-shapes in headings. In longer lines of text, the high contrast and tight internal spaces make it feel more suited to display settings than dense, small-size reading.