Cursive Ehlug 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, brushy, personal, playful, handwritten feel, signature style, fast brush, personal tone, display impact, monoline, pointed, slanted, airy, expressive.
A lively handwritten script built from quick, brush-pen strokes with a consistent, low-contrast line and tapered terminals. Forms are strongly right-slanted with a narrow overall footprint and compact lowercase bodies, while ascenders and capitals rise prominently to create a tall, animated rhythm. Stroke joins are loose and gestural rather than mechanical, with occasional sharp hooks, flicks, and open counters that keep the texture light. Spacing feels natural and variable, producing a slightly uneven handwritten flow that remains legible at display sizes.
Well-suited for short, expressive text such as logos, product names, packaging callouts, posters, invitations, and social media graphics where a human touch is desired. It performs best at larger sizes where the subtle irregularities and tapered ends can be appreciated, and it can add personality to simple layouts when paired with a quiet sans or serif for body copy.
The tone is informal and upbeat, like fast note-taking or a confident marker signature. Its brisk slant and sharp entry/exit strokes give it momentum and a modern, personable character. Overall it reads friendly and expressive rather than refined or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, natural brush-script look—confident strokes, minimal fuss, and a signature-like slant—aimed at adding immediacy and personality to display typography.
Capitals are especially assertive and often use long lead-in or finishing strokes, creating a strong headline presence. The lowercase shows simplified, single-stroke constructions with minimal looping, which helps clarity but preserves a spontaneous, hand-drawn feel. Numerals follow the same brisk, narrow construction and match the script’s forward motion.