Cursive Tenaw 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, expressive, lively, handmade, brush lettering, personal tone, display emphasis, handwritten authenticity, brushy, slanted, looping, flowing, bouncy.
A brush-pen style script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits with rounded terminals, giving forms a fluid, written rhythm. Letter shapes are compact and slightly condensed, with looping ascenders/descenders and occasional open counters that keep the texture airy. Connections appear natural in running text, while capitals are simplified and slightly more upright, maintaining a cohesive, handwritten cadence.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging callouts, posters, and social content. It can also work for invitations and greeting-style headlines, especially when paired with a calm sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is personable and informal, with a buoyant, energetic rhythm that feels like quick, confident handwriting. Its high-contrast brush character adds a touch of flair and warmth, making it read as approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to mimic quick brush lettering with a polished, consistent structure, balancing expressive stroke contrast with clear letterforms for readable, energetic display typography.
The texture shows subtle stroke irregularity typical of brush writing, which adds authenticity and movement. Numerals and uppercase forms follow the same brush logic, with simple silhouettes and smooth tapering that preserve continuity across mixed-case settings.