Cursive Obnif 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, greeting cards, social media, headlines, airy, elegant, intimate, whimsical, casual, handwritten charm, personal voice, stylish display, signature look, monoline, loopy, tall, slanted, openforms.
A slender, monoline handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and tall, loop-driven construction. Strokes feel pen-drawn with smooth curves, rounded terminals, and occasional extended entry/exit strokes that create a continuous rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are especially elongated and expressive, often featuring large bowls and sweeping ascenders, while lowercase remains compact with small counters and minimal internal detailing. Overall spacing is relaxed, with a lively, slightly uneven cadence that reinforces the hand-rendered character.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where its tall, flowing forms can read clearly: wordmarks, boutique branding, packaging accents, invitations, greeting cards, and social posts. It also works well for headlines and pull quotes, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting copy.
The font conveys a light, personal tone—more like quick, stylish handwriting than formal calligraphy. Its tall loops and flowing movement give it a graceful, romantic feel, while the simplicity of the stroke keeps it approachable and modern.
Designed to mimic refined, contemporary handwriting with an emphasis on elegant verticality and continuous flow. The intent appears to balance decorative flourish—particularly in capitals—with an easy, informal readability for display-oriented applications.
Capitals are visually dominant and decorative, making them effective as leading initials or for short emphasis. Numerals follow the same thin, handwritten logic with simple, rounded forms, maintaining consistency with the script’s gentle, looping gestures.