Cursive Ohti 10 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social posts, playful, friendly, casual, airy, whimsical, handwritten warmth, casual branding, expressive capitals, everyday script, monoline, loopy, rounded, bouncy, open counters.
A relaxed handwritten script with smooth, monoline strokes and a slight rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and slender with generous ascenders and descenders, and many capitals feature large, looped entry strokes that read like quick pen gestures. Connections are intermittent rather than fully continuous, producing a light, bouncy rhythm with open counters and rounded terminals. Numerals follow the same linear, handwritten construction, keeping the set visually consistent in texture and stroke behavior.
This font suits short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable—invites, cards, quotes, small brand marks, and lifestyle packaging. It works best when given a bit of space for its tall proportions and looping capitals, and it can add warmth to headings, product names, and pull quotes.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like neat everyday handwriting intended to feel approachable rather than formal. The looping capitals and easy rhythm give it a mildly whimsical, boutique feel that stays clean and legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to capture a polished personal-handwriting look—light in texture, quick in gesture, and expressive in capitals—while remaining clean enough for everyday display typography.
Capitals are especially expressive and can dominate a line, while lowercase remains simpler and more restrained, creating a clear hierarchy. The glyph set favors smooth curves and minimal angularity, with occasional extended strokes that add flourish without heavy ornamentation.