Cursive Dufa 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, logotypes, elegant, romantic, personal, fluid, lighthearted, handwritten feel, signature look, refined script, expressive headlines, boutique tone, brushy, looping, slanted, airy, lively.
A lively cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, brush-like strokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall with long ascenders/descenders, and the stroke modulation suggests a flexible pen or brush rather than a rigid pointed nib. Terminals often finish in tapered flicks, and many forms use open loops and rounded joins, creating an easy, flowing rhythm. Uppercase characters are more decorative, with sweeping entry strokes and occasional large bowls, while lowercase stays compact and quick, favoring simple connected shapes.
Well-suited to branding moments that benefit from a handwritten touch—logos, product packaging, boutique labels, and social graphics. It also works nicely for invitations, greeting cards, and short headlines where its flowing rhythm and expressive capitals can take center stage. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, balancing casual handwriting charm with a polished, slightly formal elegance. Its looping strokes and swift movement feel friendly and romantic, like a neat signature or handwritten note. The narrow, tall proportions add a refined, fashion-forward impression without becoming stiff.
Designed to emulate quick, confident handwriting with a refined finish—combining narrow, tall proportions and brush-like tapering to produce an expressive script that feels both personal and presentation-ready. The letterforms prioritize momentum and charm, with decorative capitals and smooth connections that support a natural written flow.
In the samples, word shapes read best when given some breathing room, as the narrow letters and energetic joins can visually cluster in denser settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten cadence, with rounded forms and slanted stress that match the script’s motion.