Cursive Ufray 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: fashion editorial, luxury branding, invitations, beauty packaging, headlines, elegant, fashion, romantic, dramatic, refined, expressive elegance, calligraphic display, luxury tone, editorial impact, calligraphic, high-contrast, hairline, slanted, swashy.
A steeply slanted, calligraphic italic with razor-thin hairlines and sharply tapered thick strokes, producing a pronounced diagonal rhythm. Letterforms are narrow-to-open in feel with frequent pointed terminals, delicate entry strokes, and occasional swash-like extensions, especially in capitals and numerals. The x-height sits low relative to ascenders, and counters are often teardrop-shaped, giving the text a sleek, glossy texture. Overall spacing and stroke modulation emphasize fluid movement over rigid, mechanical consistency, while remaining cohesive across the alphabet and figures.
This style excels in large-scale typography such as magazine headlines, boutique brand marks, fragrance and cosmetics packaging, and formal event pieces like invitations or announcements. It performs best when given room to breathe—larger point sizes, moderate tracking, and higher line spacing help preserve the fine hairlines and sharp joins.
The font projects a polished, couture-like sophistication with a hint of theatrical flair. Its extreme contrast and sweeping italic motion feel luxurious and romantic, suited to expressive statements rather than utilitarian reading.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive pointed-pen calligraphy with a contemporary, high-glam finish. It prioritizes gesture, contrast, and stylish capital forms to create memorable display typography and refined logotype work.
Capitals carry the most personality, with long, blade-like diagonals and crisp, high-fashion silhouettes that stand out in display sizes. In running text the tight x-height and bright hairlines can make paragraphs feel airy and shimmering, benefiting from generous size and comfortable line spacing.