Cursive Obbed 12 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, invitations, quotes, airy, delicate, friendly, casual, playful, handwritten charm, elegant casual, decorative caps, light display, monoline, loopy, bouncy, whimsical, rounded.
A slender, monoline handwritten script with a clean, pen-drawn rhythm and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous ascenders and descenders, and a noticeably small x-height that gives lowercase a petite, tucked-in feel. Strokes stay even throughout, with looping bowls and occasional extended entry/exit strokes that create gentle motion without heavy slant. Spacing appears irregular in a natural way, and the overall texture is open and light on the page.
Best suited for short to medium display copy where its delicate line and looped forms can be appreciated—such as branding accents, boutique packaging, greeting cards, invitations, social graphics, and pull quotes. It can also work for headings and captions when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing to preserve its airy texture.
The font reads as lighthearted and personable, balancing neatness with a spontaneous handwritten charm. Its tall loops and restrained flourish give it a slightly whimsical, storybook tone while remaining calm and approachable.
Designed to emulate a refined everyday handwriting with a consistent pen stroke, prioritizing elegance through tall proportions and gentle loops rather than bold contrast or heavy flourish. The emphasis on characterful capitals suggests an intention for expressive display settings and personable messaging.
Uppercase forms often act like decorative initials, featuring long vertical stems and looped constructions that stand out strongly in mixed-case text. Numerals are simple and handwritten, matching the same fine line and rounded finishing. The sample lines show clear word shapes at display sizes, with characterful capitals providing much of the visual personality.