Cursive Osbem 10 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, quotes, packaging, airy, elegant, whimsical, intimate, delicate, handwritten voice, signature feel, graceful motion, light elegance, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, long descenders, high-contrast rhythm.
A slim, calligraphic handwritten script with a predominantly monoline feel and intermittent swelling at curves and terminals. Letters are strongly right-leaning with tall ascenders, deep descenders, and a notably small lowercase body, giving the line a high vertical reach and lots of white space. Strokes are smooth and continuous with frequent loops, hairline entry/exit strokes, and occasional open counters; connections are suggested by flowing terminals but many characters remain subtly separated, maintaining a light, sketchlike texture. Uppercase forms are larger and more gestural, often built from single sweeping strokes that create elegant, airy silhouettes.
This style suits short-form display settings where a handwritten voice is desired—invitation suites, boutique branding, packaging accents, pull quotes, and social graphics. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the fine strokes, loops, and small lowercase body can remain clear.
The font reads as personal and refined, like quick ink notes written with a steady hand. Its delicate rhythm and looping forms lend a romantic, slightly playful tone, while the restrained stroke weight keeps the overall impression calm and understated.
The design appears intended to capture a fast, graceful cursive hand with an emphasis on elegance over uniformity. By pairing tall, looped structures with light strokes and open spacing, it aims to deliver a signature-like presence that feels human and expressive without becoming heavy or ornate.
Spacing appears loose and breathable in the sample sentences, and the tall proportions can make lines feel spacious even at modest sizes. Numerals follow the same light, handwritten logic, with simple forms and occasional curved finishing strokes that match the script’s flow.