Cursive Obnef 2 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, personal stationery, social graphics, airy, delicate, casual, whimsical, personal, handwritten charm, light elegance, casual voice, note-like texture, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, loose rhythm, open counters.
A slender, monoline handwritten script with a rightward slant and a loose, sketch-like rhythm. Strokes stay consistently thin with minimal contrast, and many forms are built from long, slightly wavering curves and narrow ovals. Uppercase letters are tall and simplified, often resembling quick pen gestures with occasional looped entries or exits, while lowercase is compact with very small bodies and relatively tall ascenders and descenders. Overall spacing feels open and variable, reinforcing an unforced, handwritten cadence.
This style suits short-to-medium phrases where a personal handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, and casual branding accents. It works best at larger sizes where the fine strokes and tight lowercase proportions remain clear.
The tone is light, friendly, and personal, with a breezy informality that reads like quick notes written with a fine pen. Its looping joins and tall forms add a slightly whimsical, storybook flavor without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to capture quick, elegant handwriting with minimal stroke weight and a relaxed flow, providing a personable script for expressive headings and brief passages rather than dense text settings.
Digit forms are similarly thin and narrow, with rounded bowls and a handwritten unevenness that matches the letters. Some joins appear intermittent rather than fully continuous, so the line alternates between connected and lightly separated strokes, enhancing the natural, spontaneous feel.