Script Duse 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, greeting cards, elegant, friendly, playful, vintage, romantic, handcrafted feel, decorative display, calligraphic flair, warmth, swashy, brushy, monoline-like, rounded, looping.
A flowing, handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and high-contrast strokes that mimic a flexible pen or brush. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with rounded terminals and frequent looped entries/exits that create a lively rhythm. Capitals are ornate but readable, using open curves and occasional swash-like hooks, while lowercase forms maintain a compact, bouncy baseline feel with small counters and tight joins. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing simple stems with curled terminals for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to short to medium text such as logos, product labels, invitations, and greeting cards where a crafted, personal voice is desired. It performs especially well in headlines and pull quotes, and can add character to names, menus, or boutique-style packaging when set with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is personable and expressive, combining a polished calligraphic feel with a casual, handwritten warmth. Its curls and soft shapes suggest charm and approachability, while the contrast and slant add a touch of refinement and romance.
Designed to emulate confident, neatly written calligraphy with decorative capitals and smooth cursive movement. The goal appears to balance flourish with legibility, offering a stylized script that feels hand-made yet controlled for display use.
Stroke modulation is visually pronounced in curves and downstrokes, giving words a dynamic light–heavy pattern across lines. Spacing appears relatively tight and rhythmic, helping the script read as a continuous gesture even where connections are subtle.