Cursive Balij 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, social posts, quotes, playful, whimsical, friendly, crafty, romantic, handwritten charm, decorative caps, personal tone, casual elegance, looping, bouncy, monoline-like, inky, casual.
A lively handwritten script with a tall, condensed stance and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast between hairline connectors and thicker downstrokes, with tapered terminals and occasional swash-like entry/exit strokes. Letterforms lean mostly upright and alternate between loosely connected cursive joins and simple, separated shapes, giving a varied, human cadence. Ascenders are long and prominent, counters stay open, and round forms are drawn with soft, looping curves rather than strict geometry.
This font works best for short to medium lines where its looping capitals and high-contrast strokes can be appreciated, such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique packaging, and social media graphics. It also suits headings, pull quotes, and logo-style wordmarks where a friendly handcrafted signature tone is desired.
The overall tone is casual and personable, with a light, expressive flourish that feels approachable and a bit whimsical. Its narrow, tall silhouettes and inky contrast lend it a slightly elegant sparkle while remaining informal and handwritten.
The design appears intended to capture an expressive pen-written look—tall, narrow, and flourishy—balancing legibility with character. It prioritizes an organic, personal rhythm and decorative capitals to give common phrases a charming, handcrafted presence.
Capitals are especially decorative, often built from single continuous strokes with looped turns, while lowercase maintains a simpler, quick-pen feel. Spacing appears intentionally uneven in a natural handwriting way, creating a lively texture in words rather than a rigid typographic grid.