Cursive Apduw 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, casual, expressive, handmade, friendly, playful, handwritten warmth, casual display, brush script, brushlike, monoline accents, looping, tall ascenders, loose spacing.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, combining slender entry strokes with thicker downstrokes and tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward and run tall, with long ascenders/descenders, narrow counters, and a compact lowercase that sits below prominent capitals. Curves are smooth but not overly polished, and the stroke modulation creates a rhythmic, slightly bouncy texture in words. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with flowing forms and tapered finishes that match the alphabet.
Works well for short-to-medium display copy where a casual handwritten voice is desired—logos, product labels, quotes, and promotional graphics. It can also suit event materials like invitations or announcements when set at comfortable sizes with a bit of breathing room.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick marker lettering used for notes, packaging, or social captions. Its energetic slant and high-contrast strokes give it a spirited, upbeat presence that reads as handmade rather than formal.
Designed to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting—balancing legibility with expressive stroke contrast and a forward, energetic cadence for contemporary display use.
Caps are simple and legible with understated flourishes, while several lowercase characters use looped joins and soft hooks that add motion without becoming overly ornate. In longer lines the texture stays airy thanks to the narrow letter widths and light connecting strokes.