Cursive Darag 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, packaging, social media, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten warmth, casual charm, easy readability, human touch, looping, fluid, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A fluid, handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Strokes are smooth and monolinear in feel, with modest, natural-looking irregularities that mimic pen movement rather than strict geometric construction. Letterforms are compact and slightly bouncy, with small counters and frequent looped joins, especially in the lowercase, creating a continuous rhythm across words. Capitals remain simple and legible, pairing well with the lively lowercase without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited for short to medium-length copy where a personal, handwritten feel is desired—greeting cards, invitations, labels, and lifestyle packaging. It also works nicely for pull quotes, social posts, and casual branding accents, especially at display sizes where the loops and joins remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick but careful handwriting on a note or card. Its looping connections and gentle cadence read as relaxed and conversational, bringing a light, human presence without feeling messy or chaotic.
The design appears intended to capture everyday cursive handwriting in a clean, readable way—prioritizing flow, friendliness, and an authentic pen-written texture over formal calligraphy or strict typographic regularity.
Ascenders and descenders are prominent and often looped, giving lines a lively vertical motion. Numerals and punctuation (as shown) follow the same informal, hand-drawn logic, keeping the texture cohesive in mixed content. Spacing appears naturally variable, which adds charm but can create a more animated texture in longer passages.