Cursive Olnuv 12 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, posters, airy, whimsical, casual, playful, delicate, handwritten feel, personal tone, display accent, casual charm, monoline, tall, spidery, loopy, hand-drawn.
A tall, monoline handwritten script with an upright stance and a gently irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are thin and even, with narrow letterforms, long ascenders and descenders, and small counters that keep the texture light and airy. Connections are loose and intermittent rather than fully continuous, mixing simple printed structures with occasional loops and soft joins; terminals are tapered or lightly flicked, reinforcing a sketchlike finish.
This font works well for short headlines, pull quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and packaging where a personal, handwritten feel is desired. It’s especially effective in larger sizes and with generous line spacing, where its thin strokes and narrow forms can breathe.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, with a whimsical, slightly eccentric charm. Its spindly proportions and looping gestures suggest quick pen notes, adding a friendly, approachable voice that stays light rather than bold or assertive.
The design appears intended to mimic a quick, upright pen script—lightweight, narrow, and expressive—aimed at adding a human, informal accent to display text without heavy ornamentation.
Spacing appears modest and somewhat variable, contributing to a natural handwritten cadence. Numerals and capitals match the same tall, slender construction, helping it read as a cohesive hand across mixed-case text while remaining best suited to larger sizes.