Cursive Nakov 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social media, packaging, posters, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, warm, human touch, casual display, expressive caps, quick notes, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining smooth curves with occasional sharp entry/exit strokes. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning with variable character widths, rounded bowls, and frequent loops in capitals and select lowercase forms. Strokes remain fairly even with soft terminals, producing a clean, readable rhythm while retaining natural irregularities typical of drawn lettering. Uppercase forms are prominent and expressive, while lowercase stays compact with small counters and a tight overall footprint.
Well-suited for short display lines such as greetings, quotes, invitations, and social posts where a personable handwritten voice is desired. It also fits packaging accents, café-style signage, and headline treatments that benefit from friendly script energy; for best results, use at moderate-to-large sizes where the compact lowercase remains clear.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone that feels personal and conversational. Its looping capitals and buoyant baseline movement suggest spontaneity and friendliness rather than formality, making text feel like a quick note written with a felt pen.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting with a brush marker—prioritizing charm and flow over strict uniformity. It aims to provide expressive capitals and an easygoing rhythm that adds personality to titles and highlight text.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that supports the handmade effect, especially around wide capitals and narrow lowercase forms. Numerals follow the same simple, rounded construction, blending comfortably with the letters for casual display settings.