Cursive Oldap 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, social media, invitations, packaging, headlines, casual, personal, airy, friendly, modern, handwritten feel, signature style, casual elegance, quick note, monoline, upright slant, tall ascenders, open counters, looping.
A flowing handwritten script with slender, monoline strokes and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and loosely constructed, with long ascenders/descenders, open bowls, and occasional looped entries and exits that suggest quick pen movement. Uppercase forms are simplified and narrow with gestural cross-strokes, while lowercase maintains an uncluttered rhythm and relatively small bodies compared to the long extenders. Numerals follow the same light, handwritten logic, staying simple and slightly irregular for a natural look.
Best suited for short, expressive text where a personal voice is desired—signatures, quotes, social posts, invitations, and branding accents. It can work well as a headline or supporting script on packaging and lifestyle materials, especially at moderate sizes where the fine strokes and long extenders remain clear.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like a quick signature or a note written in a tidy hand. Its light touch and open shapes read as approachable and contemporary rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the immediacy of natural handwriting with a clean, modern cadence—prioritizing a light, quick rhythm and legible cursive forms over ornate calligraphy. The proportions and simplified shapes aim for an easygoing script that complements contemporary layouts.
Stroke terminals often taper subtly and curves are slightly asymmetric, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand character. Connections between letters appear optional rather than fully continuous, which helps preserve clarity while keeping a cursive feel.