Cursive Olben 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, casual, personal, airy, lively, expressive, handwritten feel, signature look, informal elegance, display emphasis, monoline, tall, slender, looping, bouncy.
A slender handwritten script with a monoline feel and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes are long and elastic, with tall ascenders and descenders that create a vertical, airy texture, while lowercase forms stay relatively small in comparison. Curves are smooth and slightly springy, with occasional tapered terminals and subtle stroke wobble that reinforces a natural pen-drawn rhythm. Letter widths vary noticeably, and spacing tends to be open, giving words a light, breezy flow rather than a tightly connected script.
Works well for short to medium lines where a handwritten personality is desired, such as branding accents, packaging labels, invitations, and social media graphics. It is best used at display sizes where the slender strokes and small lowercase details remain clear, and where its tall, elegant rhythm can shape a distinctive wordmark-like feel.
The tone is relaxed and personable, like quick, confident note-taking or an informal signature. Its tall, looping gestures add a touch of charm and spontaneity, reading friendly and modern rather than formal or ornate.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, natural handwriting look with a stylish slant and tall proportions, balancing legibility with expressive, looped motion for contemporary display use.
Capital forms are especially prominent and gestural, standing taller than the lowercase and helping create strong word-shape silhouettes in headlines. Numerals echo the same narrow, handwritten construction, staying simple and legible while matching the script’s lively movement.