Cursive Dufe 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, wedding, invitations, branding, quotes, elegant, romantic, personal, refined, airy, handwritten elegance, signature look, stylish display, personal tone, monoline, slanted, looping, calligraphic, lively.
A slanted, monoline script with smooth, continuous strokes and a lightly calligraphic feel. Letterforms show open counters, tapered terminals, and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage connection, while spacing remains readable even when forms don’t fully join. Capitals are larger and more expressive, using long, sweeping curves and occasional flourish-like loops that contrast with the simpler lowercase. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with quick, angled strokes and rounded turns that keep the rhythm consistent.
Well-suited to signature-style wordmarks, wedding and event stationery, beauty or lifestyle branding, and short display lines such as quotes, headings, and social graphics. It performs best at larger sizes where the thin strokes and looping details remain clear.
The font reads as graceful and intimate, balancing polish with an informal handwritten warmth. Its flowing motion and delicate strokes suggest a romantic, boutique tone rather than a loud or playful one, making text feel personal and composed.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, fast cursive handwriting with a refined, contemporary finish. It aims to deliver a stylish, personal voice for display typography while keeping forms smooth and consistently paced for readable short phrases.
Stroke rhythm is consistent across the set, with a steady diagonal writing angle and gentle curvature that keeps lines moving forward. Several capitals occupy more horizontal space and can become prominent in mixed-case settings, giving headlines a signature-like character.