Cursive Obbam 5 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, airy, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handwritten charm, personal tone, light elegance, casual branding, monoline, loopy, bouncy, rounded, open forms.
A delicate, monoline handwritten script with tall, looped ascenders and descenders and a gently irregular rhythm. Strokes stay consistently thin with rounded terminals, and letterforms rely on simple curves and open bowls rather than sharp angles. The uppercase set is narrow and elongated with occasional looped entries and light cross-strokes, while the lowercase shows a mix of partial connections and pen-lift breaks that keep words readable. Numerals are similarly slender and rounded, matching the soft, drawn-by-hand texture.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, and lifestyle branding. It can work nicely for packaging labels and social media headlines, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting copy. Because the stroke is very fine, it will be most comfortable at moderate sizes with sufficient contrast against the background.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, like quick neat handwriting on a note or invitation. Its looping forms and soft curves add a whimsical, approachable feel without becoming overly ornate. The slightly uneven spacing and stroke flow reinforce an informal, human presence.
The font appears designed to capture neat, contemporary cursive handwriting with a light touch, balancing looping personality with straightforward, legible shapes. Its narrow, tall proportions and restrained ornamentation suggest an aim for everyday charm rather than formal calligraphy.
In the samples, word shapes remain clear even with intermittent joining, and long verticals (notably in letters like l, h, k, and tall capitals) create a distinctive high-rise silhouette. The design favors smooth curves and simple construction, giving it a clean handwritten look that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.