Cursive Obrag 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, social media, quotes, airy, casual, elegant, romantic, whimsical, handwritten feel, signature look, elegant warmth, expressive caps, monoline, looping, swashy, tall ascenders, open counters.
A slender, handwritten script with a smooth, continuous rhythm and gently slanted strokes. Letterforms are built from mostly monoline strokes with subtle pressure changes, featuring generous loops and soft, rounded turns. Capitals are tall and expressive, often constructed with single-stroke gestures and occasional entry/exit swashes that create a lively top-line presence. Lowercase forms stay compact with small bowls and short internal counters, while ascenders rise prominently and descenders curl lightly, giving the line a vertical, delicate feel. Numerals follow the same airy, drawn-by-pen character with simple, open shapes.
Best suited for short to medium display text where the expressive capitals and delicate strokes can be appreciated—such as invitations, boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, social posts, and pull quotes. It works especially well when paired with a simple sans or restrained serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is personable and breezy, balancing informal handwriting with a touch of refinement. Its looping capitals and light stroke energy suggest a friendly, romantic voice suited to human, conversational messaging rather than strict formality.
Designed to emulate neat, modern penmanship with standout uppercase forms, offering an approachable signature-like style for contemporary display typography.
Spacing and connections feel organic: some letters naturally link while others separate cleanly, producing a handwritten cadence that stays readable at display sizes. The most distinctive character comes from the ornate capitals, which provide flourish without heavy ornamentation.