Cursive Daref 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten feel, casual display, signature style, expressive branding, brushy, looping, bouncy, expressive, organic.
A slanted handwritten script with brush-pen character and tapered stroke ends. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with a lively baseline and uneven, human rhythm rather than strict repetition. Strokes show gentle contrast and occasional pooling at curves, with rounded terminals and frequent loops in ascenders and descenders. Uppercase forms are simplified and tall, while lowercase is compact with a notably low x-height and long, elastic extenders that add movement.
This style works best for short-to-medium display text where personality matters, such as posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. It can also suit branding accents and subheads when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone that feels personal and conversational. Its quick, gestural shapes and looping forms suggest spontaneity and warmth, leaning toward a playful note while staying legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, natural brush handwriting with a slender footprint, prioritizing charm and motion over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver a casual signature-like feel that remains readable in expressive display settings.
Connectivity is intermittent: some letters hint at joining while others remain separated, producing a loose cursive flow. Figures are simple and handwritten in spirit, matching the letterforms’ narrow, slightly bouncy rhythm.