Script Hylas 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, signage, posters, headlines, friendly, retro, playful, warm, casual, hand-lettered feel, display impact, approachability, expressive capitals, rounded, connected, looping, swashy, bouncy.
A connected cursive with rounded, brush-like strokes and smoothly tapered joins. Letterforms lean forward with a steady, rhythmic slant and a slightly bouncy baseline that keeps the texture lively. Terminals frequently finish in soft hooks and loops, with occasional entry/exit strokes that create gentle swashes. Capitals are prominent and curvy, designed to stand out without becoming overly ornate, while lowercase maintains consistent, readable proportions in continuous word shapes.
Works best for short to medium-length display copy where its connected rhythm and looping terminals can be appreciated—logos, product packaging, café/restaurant menus, storefront-style signage, posters, and social graphics. It can also suit pull quotes or section headers when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, combining a classic sign-painting feel with a modern, easygoing friendliness. Its looping connections and softened corners give it an inviting, conversational character that reads as informal but polished.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident, hand-lettered look that feels energetic and approachable. It prioritizes smooth connectivity, rounded forms, and expressive capitals to create distinctive wordmarks and headlines with a crafted, retro-leaning personality.
Numbers follow the same cursive-influenced, rounded construction, blending well with text rather than appearing strictly geometric. The connected flow is strongest in lowercase, while capitals behave more like standalone scripted initials, helping word starts remain clear in display settings.