Cursive Obgas 5 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, quotes, greeting cards, branding, social graphics, airy, casual, delicate, elegant, personal, handwritten realism, light elegance, friendly tone, signature feel, monoline, loopy, tall ascenders, open counters, minimal joins.
A slender, handwritten script with a smooth, continuous stroke and lightly modulated pressure, giving it a near-monoline feel with subtle thick–thin moments. Letterforms are tall and linear, with generous vertical reach in capitals and ascenders, and compact lowercase bodies that keep the rhythm light and quick. Curves are open and rounded, terminals are tapered and soft, and connections appear intermittent—some letters link while others break—creating a natural, written-on-the-fly texture. Numerals follow the same spare, drawn line quality, leaning slightly with simple, open shapes.
This font suits short, expressive text where a personal touch is desired—invitation lines, greeting cards, pull quotes, headers, and light branding accents. It works best at moderate-to-large sizes where the fine strokes and compact lowercase can remain crisp and readable.
The overall tone is intimate and relaxed, like a neat personal note written with a fine pen. Its tall, graceful strokes lend a gentle elegance without becoming formal, balancing friendliness with a lightly polished, boutique feel.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting with a refined, lightweight pen feel—prioritizing elegance, speed, and natural rhythm over strict uniformity or mechanical precision.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often starting with extended entry strokes that add flourish while staying restrained. Spacing feels breathable, and the open shapes help maintain clarity despite the delicate line weight.