Cursive Rinew 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, cheerful, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, informality, warmth, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A chunky, brush-pen script with rounded forms and softly tapered stroke endings. Letter shapes feel compact and slightly condensed, with a lively baseline rhythm and generous curves that keep counters open despite the heavy weight. Connections appear in the lowercase with a mostly continuous cursive flow, while capitals read as simplified, upright display forms that share the same thick, rounded stroke logic. The numerals are similarly bold and informal, matching the handwritten texture and irregular stroke modulation.
Best suited to short, expressive text where its bold handwritten personality can lead—such as posters, product packaging, café menus, social graphics, and branding accents. It can also work for pull quotes or titles, especially when paired with a simpler sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bouncy, hand-drawn energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its thick strokes and rounded contours give it a warm, kid-friendly character, while the brush-like joins add a touch of craft and spontaneity.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, friendly script voice with strong visual impact. By combining brush-like weight with rounded, compact letterforms and an animated rhythm, it aims to feel personal and fun while remaining legible in display settings.
Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, written-by-hand feel. The design favors smooth curves and minimal sharp corners, which helps maintain clarity at headline sizes while preserving a casual, personal texture.