Cursive Dalez 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, quotes, casual, friendly, personal, playful, lively, handmade feel, approachability, display emphasis, personal tone, monoline, brushy, loose, upright slant, rounded.
A casual handwritten script with a quick, brush-pen feel and gently rounded terminals. Strokes show subtle pressure changes—heavier on verticals and downstrokes, lighter on entries and exits—creating a lively, organic rhythm without looking overly rough. Letterforms are tall and compact with tight counters and simplified shapes; connections are intermittent, so words read as a mix of joined and separated strokes rather than fully continuous script. The overall texture is clean and consistent, with slightly irregular proportions that reinforce the hand-drawn character.
Well-suited for short, expressive copy where a human touch is desirable—packaging labels, café menus, posters, social graphics, invitations, and greeting cards. It also works nicely for pull quotes, headings, and signature-style accents, especially where a compact handwritten look helps fit more text into limited space.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like a neat note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. It feels upbeat and approachable, with enough energy in the strokes to suggest spontaneity while remaining orderly and legible. The narrow, tall rhythm gives it a modern, lightweight friendliness rather than a formal calligraphic mood.
The design appears intended to replicate quick, confident handwriting with a brush/marker tool: tall, condensed shapes, modest contrast, and an easygoing rhythm that reads clearly at display sizes. Its controlled irregularity suggests a balance between authenticity and repeatable consistency for branding and editorial accents.
Capitals are simple and elongated, functioning more like casual handwritten caps than ornamental initials, and they blend smoothly with the lowercase style. Curves and loops are kept minimal, prioritizing speed and clarity over flourish; descenders are present but restrained, helping maintain an even line of text. Numerals match the same handwritten construction and stroke logic, keeping the set cohesive in mixed content.