Cursive Esbas 3 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, airy, refined, whimsical, delicate, signature style, boutique branding, romantic tone, expressive display, monoline feel, calligraphic, looping, swashy, hairline.
A delicate, handwritten script with hairline strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation, set on a right-leaning, fast cursive slant. Letterforms are tall and slim with long ascenders and descenders, frequent loops, and occasional extended entry/exit strokes that create a lively, flowing rhythm. The texture stays light and open, with generous interior whitespace and a slightly irregular hand-drawn cadence that reads as personal rather than mechanical.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where its fine strokes and expressive loops can be appreciated—such as logos, product names, wedding stationery, beauty and lifestyle branding, and editorial headlines. It works particularly well when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body copy and when given ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, with a fashion-forward polish and a hint of spontaneity. Its looping forms and fine strokes lend a romantic, boutique feel, while the brisk slant keeps it energetic and contemporary.
The design appears intended to emulate an elegant personal signature: light, flowing, and stylish, with enough irregularity to feel authentically handwritten while maintaining consistent proportions for repeatable display use.
Uppercase forms show more flourish and lateral sweep than the lowercase, making capitals visually prominent in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same airy, handwritten logic, with simple, slender shapes and minimal visual weight that keeps the page color very light.