Cursive Ulvo 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, social media, packaging, branding, energetic, casual, expressive, confident, contemporary, handmade feel, display impact, casual voice, brush texture, fast rhythm, brushy, slanted, fluid, tapered, punchy.
A lively brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and tapered stroke endings that mimic pressure changes. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with tight counters and quick, sweeping curves; capitals are bold and gestural, often beginning with a heavier entry stroke. The texture is smooth but intentionally hand-made, with slight variations in stroke thickness and join shapes that keep the rhythm dynamic. Ascenders are relatively tall compared to the small, compact lowercase body, and overall spacing is snug, creating a dense, fast-moving line.
Best suited for short-to-medium text where personality matters: headlines, pull quotes, product names, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics. It performs well in contexts that benefit from a handwritten accent, especially at larger sizes where the brush tapering and lively rhythm can be appreciated.
The font reads as informal and upbeat, like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or social captions. Its brisk slant and punchy capitals give it a confident, energetic tone, while the brushy terminals keep it friendly and approachable. The overall feel is modern casual rather than formal or traditional.
Designed to capture the speed and flair of brush lettering in a repeatable typeface, emphasizing energetic strokes, compact proportions, and bold, gestural capitals. The intent appears to be an expressive script that adds instant personality and momentum to display typography without feeling overly formal.
Capitals are especially attention-grabbing, with broad, calligraphic strokes and simplified interior structure that favors impact over meticulous detail. Lowercase forms stay compact, which helps maintain a consistent horizontal flow, while numerals match the same brisk, handwritten cadence and rounded, pen-drawn construction.