Cursive Baluf 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, posters, social media, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, handmade, expressiveness, hand-lettered feel, cheerful display, modern craft, loopy, bouncy, brushed, monoline, tall.
A lively handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and a gently irregular rhythm. Strokes show a pen-like, slightly brushed quality with noticeable contrast between thick downstrokes and lighter connecting strokes, and terminals that often taper or flick into small hooks. Letterforms are mostly upright with occasional loops and open bowls, and spacing varies in a natural, handwritten way; connections appear in many lowercase pairs but not as a fully continuous script. The x-height reads small relative to long ascenders and descenders, giving the text a vertical, airy silhouette.
Best suited to short display settings where its tall, looping forms can be appreciated—such as headlines, invitations, greeting cards, packaging accents, and social graphics. It can also work for brief subheads or pull quotes, but the narrow proportions and lively spacing make it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The font feels informal and personable, like quick hand lettering for notes, labels, and cheerful headlines. Its loops and bouncy stroke modulation add a whimsical, crafty character that reads approachable rather than formal.
Designed to mimic expressive, modern hand lettering with an upright stance and playful loops, prioritizing personality and distinctive word-shapes over strict consistency. The exaggerated verticality and high-contrast strokes suggest an intent to create charming, attention-getting titles and casual branding moments.
Uppercase forms are especially decorative and narrow, with several featuring prominent loops and extended strokes that can create a distinctive word-shape. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly irregular forms that match the text’s casual texture.