Cursive Olben 2 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logos, social media, packaging, quotes, airy, casual, elegant, whimsical, lively, handwritten feel, signature look, expressive caps, modern casual, monoline, loopy, tall, slanted, bouncy.
This is a monoline handwritten script with a pronounced forward slant and tall, elongated proportions. Strokes stay consistently thin with smooth, pen-like curves and occasional long entry/exit strokes, especially in capitals. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, mixing open rounded forms (notably in C, O, Q) with narrow, upright stems and long ascenders/descenders in the lowercase. Capitals are expressive and oversized, often built from single sweeping motions, while the lowercase remains compact with small counters and minimal internal detail.
It works well for short-to-medium display copy where a handwritten signature-like feel is desired—brand marks, boutique packaging, social posts, invitations, and quote graphics. The thin strokes and narrow build are best used at moderate sizes or with sufficient contrast against the background to preserve clarity.
The font feels personal and breezy, like quick, confident handwriting with a touch of elegance. Its tall, looping capitals add a playful flair, while the light stroke and open curves keep the tone friendly rather than formal. Overall it suggests an upbeat, conversational voice suited to modern, informal design.
The design appears intended to capture quick, stylish handwriting with expressive capitals and a relaxed, contemporary flow. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict uniformity, creating a distinctive, airy script presence for display-oriented typography.
Letter connections appear possible in running text, but spacing and joins look intentionally loose, giving words a breathable texture rather than a tightly linked script. Numerals are simple and handwritten, matching the same thin stroke and slightly springy baseline behavior seen in the text samples.