Script Illab 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, greeting cards, elegant, romantic, whimsical, vintage, refined, signature feel, decorative caps, display elegance, handwritten warmth, calligraphic, looped, flourished, swashy, flowing.
A flowing script with calligraphic construction, showing pronounced thick–thin stroke modulation and a consistent forward slant. Uppercase letters feature generous entry/exit swashes and occasional looped terminals, while lowercase forms are compact with rounded bowls and narrow apertures. Connections are implied by the cursive rhythm, and many letters carry softly tapered ends that mimic pen lift. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with curved strokes and small finishing flicks that keep the set visually cohesive.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where swashy capitals can shine—such as invitations, event stationery, boutique branding, product packaging, and greeting cards. It can also work for quotes or headings when set with comfortable spacing and ample line height to accommodate the flourishes.
The overall tone feels graceful and personable, balancing formality with a light, playful charm. Its looping capitals and delicate terminals suggest a classic, romantic mood suited to celebratory or boutique aesthetics rather than utilitarian text.
Designed to evoke a polished handwritten signature feel, combining traditional calligraphic contrast with friendly, modern smoothness. The prominent capital flourishes appear intended to create instant personality and hierarchy in titles and names.
The design leans on expressive capitals for impact, while the lowercase maintains a steady cadence that helps words hold together in longer phrases. Stroke joins and terminals are smooth and rounded, keeping contrast crisp without appearing mechanical.