Script Rafu 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, social graphics, invites, playful, whimsical, friendly, handcrafted, lively, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, modern calligraphy, friendly branding, bouncy baseline, brushy strokes, looping forms, open counters, casual elegance.
This script has a brush-pen look with pronounced thick–thin modulation and smooth, tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are tall and condensed with a lively rhythm, mixing mostly connected cursive with occasional breaks and simple joins. Ascenders are long and narrow, bowls and counters stay relatively open, and several capitals feature gentle flourishes and looping entry strokes. The overall texture is clean and consistent, with soft curves and a slightly bouncy, handwritten flow.
This font works best for short display text where personality is key—logos, boutique branding, product labels, invitations, greeting cards, and social media headlines. It can also add a handcrafted accent to posters or editorial pull quotes when used at comfortable sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is upbeat and personable, balancing a touch of elegance with an informal, hand-lettered charm. Its narrow, looping forms feel modern and crafty rather than traditional or solemn, making it read as friendly and expressive.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush calligraphy while staying legible and tidy in mixed-case text. It aims to deliver a contemporary handwritten signature feel with enough contrast and flourish to stand out in display settings.
Capitals vary in structure—from simple monoline-like gestures to more brushy, filled forms—creating a varied, handwritten character. Numerals echo the same contrast and narrow proportions, with some figures using single-stroke, calligraphic curves that feel light and airy.