Cursive Apdey 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, quotes, social media, invitations, playful, casual, friendly, crafty, whimsical, modern calligraphy, handmade feel, personal tone, signature look, brushy, monoline feel, looping, bouncy, tall ascenders.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen character: strokes move from fine hairlines to heavier downstrokes, giving a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Letterforms are tall and compact with short lowercase bodies, prominent ascenders/descenders, and a gently bouncing baseline. Many joins are implied rather than fully continuous, with occasional breaks that keep the texture airy while preserving a cursive flow. Terminals are tapered and slightly flared, and counters tend to be narrow, producing a tight, vertical overall color.
Well-suited to short display text such as invitations, greeting cards, gift tags, and boutique packaging where a personal touch is desired. It also works nicely for pull quotes, headlines, and social media graphics, especially when paired with a neutral sans or serif for supporting copy.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick modern calligraphy used for notes, craft labels, and social posts. Its springy curves and looping forms feel upbeat and approachable, with a light, handwritten spontaneity rather than formal penmanship.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with a clean, modern script sensibility—prioritizing charm and momentum over strict uniformity. Its compact proportions and contrasting strokes aim to deliver a handwritten signature feel in titles and brand accents.
Capitals are expressive and simplified, often built from single sweeping strokes that read well as initials. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic with slim forms and occasional loops, matching the script’s rhythm in mixed typographic settings.