Cursive Ohby 12 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, social posts, quotes, friendly, whimsical, delicate, casual, airy, handwritten charm, personal tone, decorative headings, casual elegance, monoline, looped, bouncy, rounded, open forms.
A delicate, monoline cursive with a rightward slant and a light, pen-drawn rhythm. Strokes stay even in thickness with rounded terminals, frequent entry/exit strokes, and generous loops in many capitals and ascenders. Letterforms are relatively narrow with compact counters, producing an airy texture while maintaining clear cursive flow. The figures match the handwritten feel, using simple, open shapes and smooth curves.
Well-suited to short display text where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, small-brand packaging, social media graphics, and quote treatments. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a playful, slightly whimsical bounce created by the looping capitals and relaxed connections. It reads like neat personal handwriting—polished enough for display, yet still charmingly casual.
Designed to capture an elegant everyday handwriting look: light, flowing cursive forms with expressive capitals and smooth joins that prioritize charm and approachability over strict formality.
Capital letters are notably expressive, often built from single, looping gestures that give words a decorative cadence in titles. The baseline feel is relaxed rather than rigid, and the slanted construction helps maintain forward motion in longer phrases.