Cursive Anbes 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, headlines, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, romantic, handwritten charm, signature look, personal tone, decorative caps, looping, bouncy, swashy, monoline, airy.
A lively cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, pen-like strokes. Letterforms favor tall ascenders, compact lowercase bodies, and rounded bowls, with frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage connection in text. Capitals are more decorative, featuring generous loops and occasional swash-like terminals, while lowercase shapes remain relatively simple and quick, with single-storey forms and soft curves. Spacing and widths vary naturally across glyphs, creating an organic rhythm that reads like practiced handwriting rather than rigid calligraphy.
Well suited to invitations, greeting cards, and other personal stationery where a handwritten voice is desired. It also works effectively for branding accents, boutique packaging, and short headlines or pull quotes that benefit from friendly, informal energy. For longer text, it’s most comfortable in brief passages where the connected rhythm can remain legible.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, with a light, buoyant rhythm that feels informal and welcoming. The looping capitals add a touch of charm and flirtatiousness, making the style feel more expressive than utilitarian.
The font appears designed to capture an approachable handwritten signature style, balancing decorative looping capitals with an easygoing cursive lowercase for natural-looking words. Its intent is expressive display typography that communicates warmth and personality without heavy ornamentation.
The design relies on flowing joins and elongated vertical movement, so it tends to look best when given a bit of breathing room and set at sizes where the delicate curves and joins stay clear. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and gentle, slightly quirky shapes that match the script’s cadence.