Cursive Obdam 3 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, branding, packaging, airy, playful, elegant, personal, whimsical, handwritten charm, signature feel, casual elegance, light decoration, monoline, looping, bouncy, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A delicate, monoline handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and a quick, pen-drawn rhythm. Letterforms are tall and narrow with compact lowercase bodies, pronounced ascenders and descenders, and frequent looped constructions (notably in b, f, g, j, y, and z). Strokes stay clean and even, with gentle curvature and occasional extended entry/exit strokes; connections appear in many lowercase sequences while some forms remain loosely separated for readability. Capitals are simplified and linear, mixing cursive motion with a few more upright, print-like structures, and numerals follow the same light, handwritten logic with open counters and minimal ornamentation.
This font suits short to medium-length text where a personal, handwritten voice is desirable—greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, boutique branding, and packaging accents. It performs best at display sizes, where the fine strokes and small lowercase bodies can remain clear.
The overall tone is light and personable, like neat handwriting captured with a fine pen. Its looping forms and buoyant rhythm give it a friendly, whimsical feel, while the restrained stroke weight and tidy construction keep it polished rather than messy.
The design appears intended to emulate refined everyday cursive: quick, lightly drawn strokes with consistent slant, modest flourishes, and an emphasis on graceful loops. It aims for an approachable handwritten signature feel that remains controlled and legible in common phrases.
Spacing is naturally irregular in a handwritten way, with noticeably narrow letter widths and occasional long cross-strokes (such as on t) that add horizontal flair. The sample text shows good flow in mixed-case settings, with capitals acting as gentle anchors without becoming overly decorative.