Cursive Apdem 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, quotes, social media, posters, friendly, playful, handmade, casual, charming, handwritten warmth, casual display, personal tone, lively lettering, brushy, monoline feel, looped, tall ascenders, bouncy.
A casual handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and an easy, forward rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thicker downstrokes and lighter hairlines, producing a brush-pen feel rather than a uniform marker line. Curves are rounded and slightly elastic, with occasional open joins and softly tapered terminals. The lowercase leans on tall ascenders and compact counters, while capitals remain simple and airy, keeping the overall texture light and animated.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display copy such as greeting cards, product packaging, quote graphics, invitations, and social media headlines where a friendly handwritten note is desired. It can also work for posters or small branding accents when paired with a simpler text face for supporting information.
The tone is upbeat and personable, like quick neat lettering on a card or café chalkboard. Its lively loops and soft terminals create a warm, informal voice that feels approachable rather than formal or calligraphic.
Designed to capture an informal, hand-lettered look with a brush-pen contrast and a light, energetic rhythm. The intent appears to prioritize warmth and personality in display settings while keeping forms clean enough for quick readability.
Letterforms maintain a consistent hand across the set, but preserve natural variation in width and stroke emphasis that reads as authentically drawn. Numerals and capitals follow the same brushy contrast and rounded finish, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive.