Cursive Lykum 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social graphics, airy, casual, lively, romantic, friendly, handwritten feel, signature style, friendly elegance, quick notes, modern script, looping, monoline, tall, bouncy, slanted.
A slender, handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and tall, elongated proportions. Strokes feel largely monoline with subtle thick–thin modulation, and terminals taper into soft hooks and loops. Many letters use open counters and rounded bowls, with occasional extended ascenders/descenders that add a vertical, rhythmic bounce. Connections are fluid in lowercase, while capitals remain simple, gestural, and lightly calligraphic rather than formal.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display settings where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique packaging, pull quotes, and social media headlines. It can also work for logo wordmarks when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is light and personable, like quick, confident handwriting on a card or note. Its looping forms and tall rhythm give it a slightly romantic, upbeat feel without becoming overly ornate. The texture reads informal and expressive, prioritizing charm and motion over strict regularity.
Designed to capture a natural cursive hand with refined, elongated strokes and smooth linking, delivering an approachable script that feels quick, modern, and elegant. The emphasis on tall proportions and soft loops suggests an intention to create a distinctive signature-like look while remaining readable at display sizes.
The narrow set width and long vertical strokes create an elegant, space-saving color, but fine joins and delicate forms suggest it will look best when given a bit of breathing room. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying slim and clean with gentle curves and minimal embellishment.