Cursive Ohsa 10 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, airy, playful, handmade, personal tone, signature feel, casual elegance, display impact, monoline, loopy, tall ascenders, open counters, bouncy baseline.
A lively monoline script with smooth, loop-driven strokes and a right-leaning, handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are slender and tall, with long ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies, giving text a light, airy texture. Curves dominate, with soft terminals and occasional extended entry/exit strokes that create a gently connected feel in words. Capitals are large and expressive, often formed with sweeping loops and simplified structure, while numerals follow the same narrow, drawn-in-one-motion character.
Well-suited to short headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and social posts where an informal, personal touch is desired. It also works nicely for invitations, greeting-style messaging, and pull quotes, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick but confident pen lettering. Its looping capitals and buoyant rhythm add charm and a slightly whimsical energy, while the consistent stroke keeps it approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, elegant pen script with expressive capitals and a streamlined, monoline stroke. It aims to deliver an easygoing handwritten voice that reads clearly at display sizes while retaining the spontaneity of natural writing.
In running text, the contrast between oversized capitals and small lowercase creates a strong cadence and a signature-like presence. The forms prioritize fluid motion over strict regularity, with spacing and joins that feel naturally handwritten.