Cursive Obdam 2 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, branding, social graphics, airy, whimsical, intimate, casual, poetic, handwritten warmth, decorative caps, light elegance, informal charm, monoline, looping, flourished, tall ascenders, loose spacing.
A delicate, monoline script with a gently right-leaning slant and a smooth, pen-drawn rhythm. Strokes stay thin and consistent with subtle swelling at curves, and letterforms rely on open bowls, long entry/exit strokes, and occasional looped joins. Proportions favor tall ascenders and generous capitals, while lowercase forms are compact and simplified, creating a clear hierarchy between upper- and lowercase. Curves are rounded and slightly bouncy, with understated terminal hooks and occasional extended swashes (notably in several capitals). Numerals match the light, handwritten construction and keep a simple, rounded silhouette.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, and greeting cards where a handwritten touch is desired. It also works nicely for short quotes, social posts, packaging callouts, and boutique branding—especially when capitals can be used as decorative initials. For longer passages, it benefits from larger sizes and ample line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels personal and breezy, like neat handwriting in a journal or on a greeting card. Its lightness and looping gestures add a playful, romantic softness without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, expressive handwriting with a light pen feel, emphasizing elegant capitals and fluid movement for personable display typography.
Capitals are the main expressive feature, with several showing elongated loops and high-reaching strokes that add sparkle in headlines. In running text the thin strokes and compact lowercase can read best with comfortable size and spacing, letting the joins and terminals stay distinct.