Cursive Upgas 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, playful, handwritten feel, expressive display, casual branding, brush lettering, brushy, slanted, looping, fluid, expressive.
A lively, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into pointed terminals, with occasional swelling on curves that reinforces a handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are compact and tall in proportion, with rounded bowls, open counters, and frequent looped joins and entry/exit strokes that suggest continuous writing. Capitals are simplified but energetic, mixing broad curves with occasional sharp turns, while figures share the same calligraphic contrast and angled stance for cohesive texture in text.
This style works best for short to medium-length display settings where a handwritten voice is desired, such as branding marks, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics. It’s also well-suited to invitations, headings, and pull quotes where expressive stroke contrast and flowing connections can be appreciated. For best results, give it generous size and breathing room so the thin strokes and joins remain clear.
The overall tone feels personable and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting done with a soft brush. Its flowing motion and elastic curves read as informal and approachable, with a slightly dramatic flair from the contrast and slant. The result is expressive without becoming overly ornate, balancing charm with readability at display sizes.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick brush lettering in a clean, repeatable form—combining calligraphic contrast with relaxed cursive construction. It aims to deliver an informal, human tone while keeping letterforms consistent enough for practical headline use across a range of phrases and numerals.
Spacing and stroke behavior create a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline impression, especially in longer words where connecting strokes and loops add momentum. Ascenders are prominent and the lowercase forms keep a relatively modest internal height, giving lines a tall, elegant silhouette. The numerals follow the same angled, brushed construction, making mixed text-and-number settings feel visually integrated.