Cursive Obrap 5 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social graphics, airy, friendly, casual, playful, delicate, handwritten charm, personal tone, light elegance, display script, monoline, looping, tall, slender, bouncy.
A slender handwritten script with a monoline feel and gently irregular stroke rhythm. Letterforms are tall and narrow, with long ascenders and descenders and a noticeably small x-height relative to the capitals. Curves are open and looping, and many joins are suggested rather than fully continuous, giving the writing a light, sketch-pen character. Terminals are tapered and often slightly flicked, while spacing varies naturally, reinforcing the hand-drawn cadence across words and lines.
Works well for short, expressive text such as invitations, greeting cards, personal stationery, packaging labels, and social media graphics where a handwritten voice is desirable. It’s best suited to headlines, names, and pull quotes rather than long body text, where the thin strokes and narrow proportions can reduce readability at small sizes.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, like quick neat handwriting on a note or invitation. Its thin strokes and flowing loops read as soft and approachable, with a breezy elegance rather than formality. The slight irregularities add charm and a human, conversational warmth.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, modern handwritten look with a graceful slant and minimal weight, prioritizing charm and spontaneity over strict uniformity. Its tall proportions and looping forms aim to add personality and a sense of motion in display settings.
Capitals are especially tall and expressive, often featuring large entry/exit strokes that add flourish at the start of words. Numerals follow the same airy construction, with simple, open shapes and occasional looped forms that echo the lowercase rhythm. The texture remains light on the page, so it benefits from generous size and comfortable line spacing.