Script Etlar 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, playful, retro, friendly, casual, lively, display impact, handmade feel, nostalgic tone, friendly voice, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, swashy.
A heavy, brush-like script with rounded terminals and a distinctly slanted, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes are thick and compact with subtle modulation, creating soft, inky joins and occasional tapered flicks at entry and exit points. Letterforms favor looped bowls and curled arms, with a bouncy baseline feel and generous internal curves that keep counters open despite the weight. Capitals are prominent and decorative, with simplified swashes that read clearly in short words and headings.
Best suited to expressive display settings such as logos, packaging, poster headlines, and promotional graphics where a bold handwritten feel is desired. It works well at medium-to-large sizes where the looped forms and brush texture can be appreciated, and where a lively, friendly tone supports the message.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, evoking mid-century sign lettering and handmade brushwork. Its bold, rounded shapes feel inviting and energetic, giving text a confident, informal voice with a touch of nostalgic flair.
The design appears intended to capture the look of confident brush lettering in a polished, repeatable typeface—prioritizing warmth, momentum, and strong display impact. It aims to deliver an energetic script voice that stands out quickly while keeping shapes rounded and approachable.
Lowercase forms lean toward compact, connected shapes, while some letters show more pronounced loops and hooks that add visual texture in longer lines. Numerals match the brush-script character with curvy silhouettes and strong presence, maintaining consistent weight and slant alongside the letters.