Cursive Obbaw 1 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, packaging, social media, airy, casual, friendly, whimsical, delicate, handwritten realism, casual tone, lightweight display, personal notes, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, tall caps, open counters.
A slender, monoline handwritten script with tall proportions and generous vertical reach in both caps and ascenders/descenders. Strokes keep a consistent pen-like thickness with rounded terminals and softly tapered joins, producing a smooth, continuous rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and upright with modest slant, and many lowercase shapes include simple loops and single-storey constructions. Spacing feels slightly irregular in a natural handwritten way, while counters remain open and legible, especially in the numerals and rounded letters.
This font suits short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as greeting cards, invitations, pull quotes, craft branding, and product packaging. It can work well for social posts, headings, and captions, and is best used at comfortable sizes where its fine strokes remain clear.
The overall tone is light, personable, and informal, like neat note-taking or a quick handwritten caption. Its looping forms and tall silhouettes give it a playful, slightly whimsical character without feeling messy. The restrained stroke energy keeps it calm and approachable rather than dramatic.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, everyday cursive look—light, narrow, and neatly drawn—balancing natural handwriting irregularity with consistent structure for readability in display and headline settings.
Capitals read as tall and simplified with minimal flourish, pairing well with the compact lowercase. The sample text shows a consistent baseline and steady stroke rhythm, suggesting a controlled hand with just enough variation to feel human.