Cursive Imkef 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, personal, playful, handwritten feel, signature look, expressive display, casual emphasis, brushy, slanted, looping, rounded, gestural.
A brisk, handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes stay largely monolinear with softly rounded terminals and occasional thickening where curves tighten, creating a lively, drawn-by-hand texture. Letterforms are compact and tall with small counters and long, sweeping entry and exit strokes; several capitals and descenders add generous flourishes that enhance rhythm in words. Spacing is naturally uneven in a controlled way, reinforcing an authentic, quick-signature look while remaining legible in short lines.
Best suited to display use where the handwriting character can be appreciated—brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It also works well for short quotes, headings, and signature-style accents, especially when paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The font reads as informal and personable, like a confident note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its motion and looping joins give it an upbeat, conversational tone that feels modern and approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the immediacy of quick cursive writing with a brushy, signature-like flow, prioritizing expressive word shapes and natural movement over strict geometric regularity.
Capitals are especially expressive, often using extended lead-ins and curved arms that create strong word shapes. Numerals echo the same handwritten cadence with rounded curves and simple, single-stroke construction, making them blend smoothly with text in casual settings.