Cursive Olles 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, craft branding, packaging, playful, airy, casual, whimsical, handmade, handwritten realism, friendly tone, light elegance, informal charm, looping, spidery, bouncy, tall, rounded.
A slender, hand-drawn script with tall ascenders/descenders and a lightly irregular rhythm. Strokes are fine and pen-like with subtle modulation, and terminals often finish in soft hooks or tapered flicks. Letterforms alternate between simple upright stems and rounded bowls, with occasional looped constructions in the lowercase that add movement without becoming overly ornate. Spacing feels loose and breathable, and the overall texture remains light even at larger sizes.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, captions, pull quotes, and lifestyle or craft-oriented branding. It can also work for packaging accents and social graphics where a light, handwritten feel is preferred over a formal script.
The font conveys an informal, friendly tone—like quick, neat handwriting with a touch of whimsy. Its narrow, tall silhouettes and looping gestures give it a delicate, slightly quirky personality that feels personable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, legible cursive handwriting while preserving a refined, airy texture. Its tall proportions and looped details aim to add charm and individuality without sacrificing readability in display-sized settings.
In the sample text, the long extenders and narrow forms create a vertical emphasis, producing an elegant-but-casual color across lines. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, lightly curved forms that blend naturally with the letters.