Cursive Obdam 11 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, elegant, airy, romantic, delicate, whimsical, personal touch, graceful display, decorative script, boutique appeal, signature style, looped, swashy, monoline, calligraphic, lively.
A slender, loop-forward script with a lightly calligraphic feel and a mostly monoline stroke that shows subtle thick–thin modulation at curves and terminals. Letterforms are tall and narrow with long ascenders and descenders, frequent entry/exit strokes, and occasional flourished capitals that extend beyond the x-height rhythm. Curves are smooth and elastic, with open counters and fine hairline terminals that taper into hooks and teardrop-like finishes. Spacing is generous for a script, helping the thin strokes stay distinct, while the overall cadence remains fluid and handwritten.
Well-suited for wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, and short display lines such as quotes, headings, or personalized name treatments. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the fine terminals and loops remain clear.
The font conveys a refined, personal warmth—more intimate than formal—balancing graceful movement with a light, airy presence. Its looping strokes and soft terminals add a gentle romantic tone, while the brisk slant and springy curves keep it lively and conversational.
The design appears intended to emulate elegant everyday handwriting with a touch of calligraphic flourish—prioritizing fluid motion, expressive capitals, and a light texture for decorative typography.
Capitals are notably expressive, with several featuring pronounced swashes and looping construction that can create visual emphasis at the start of words. The lowercase maintains a consistent cursive flow, and numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, lightly curved forms that match the script texture.