Cursive Tikes 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social, quotes, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, casual display, youthful tone, bold impact, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, chunky.
A bold, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and soft, swelling strokes that suggest felt-tip or marker pressure. Letterforms lean consistently and show a lively baseline bounce, with variable character widths and slightly irregular curves that keep the texture hand-drawn rather than mechanical. Counters are generally open and generously shaped, while joins and connections are simplified—more like quick, confident handwriting than formal calligraphy. Numerals follow the same casual rhythm, with thick, simple shapes and a slightly condensed stance.
This font performs best in short to medium bursts—headlines, poster copy, packaging callouts, social media graphics, invitations, and quote treatments—where its bold, handwritten texture can carry personality. It can also work for informal subheads or labels when you want a warm, hand-lettered note without delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, conveying an approachable, handmade charm. Its energetic slant and buoyant rhythm feel conversational and youthful, suited to messaging that wants to sound warm and spontaneous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting with a bold, readable presence. It prioritizes personality and momentum—through slant, bounce, and rounded stroke endings—over strict consistency, aiming for an informal, human feel in display settings.
In longer text the heavy strokes create a strong, dark typographic color, while the loose spacing and flowing forms keep it from feeling rigid. The punctuation and dots are prominent and rounded, reinforcing the friendly, marker-written feel.