Cursive Obnef 10 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, casual, airy, friendly, whimsical, organic, personal tone, light elegance, modern handwriting, casual display, monoline, looper, lanky, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A delicate, monoline handwritten script with a rightward slant and a narrow, upright rhythm. Strokes are smooth and lightly pressured, with rounded terminals and occasional looped entrances/exits that create intermittent connections between letters. Proportions are tall and linear, with long ascenders and descenders and small, compact lowercase bodies, producing a spare, open texture in words. Capitals are simplified and slightly oversized with soft curves, while numerals follow the same thin, handwritten line and open forms.
This font suits short to medium-length text where a light, handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, social graphics, packaging accents, and pull quotes. It performs best at display sizes where the thin strokes and small lowercase bodies remain clearly visible.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick, neat note-taking with a slightly whimsical flourish. Its light footprint and looping gestures give it a gentle, relaxed energy suited to warm, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, contemporary handwritten look: minimal stroke contrast, narrow proportions, and flowing cursive movement without becoming overly ornate. It aims for an approachable script that adds personality while keeping a tidy, legible silhouette in headlines and branded phrases.
Letterforms show intentional irregularity typical of handwriting—subtle variations in curvature and join behavior—while maintaining consistent stroke weight. Spacing appears generous and the narrow letter widths emphasize verticality, which can read especially airy at larger sizes.