Cursive Rikej 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, casual display, friendly voice, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, monoline, loose.
A lively, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and a smooth, monoline feel. Strokes appear pressure-shaped but stay relatively even, with soft curves, occasional flicked entry/exit strokes, and a gently slanted rhythm. Uppercase forms are simplified and open, while lowercase letters are compact with short ascenders/descenders and a bouncy baseline that gives words an informal cadence. Spacing is moderately tight, and counters remain generous enough for readability despite the thick, ink-like texture.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display settings where a casual handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, product packaging, café/restaurant promos, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for quotes and headings when generous line spacing is used to preserve its airy, brushy rhythm.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick marker lettering on a note or packaging label. Its flowing motion and slightly uneven, human rhythm communicate spontaneity and charm rather than formality.
Likely designed to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting that feels personal and contemporary, emphasizing readability while preserving the irregularities and motion of real pen strokes.
Letterforms lean toward partial connectivity: many lowercase shapes suggest joining behavior, while others sit with small gaps, reinforcing a natural handwritten texture. Numerals are rounded and friendly, matching the script’s stroke endings and informal proportions.