Cursive Obdam 10 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invites, greeting cards, packaging, social posts, quotes, airy, whimsical, delicate, friendly, romantic, handwritten charm, decorative caps, light elegance, friendly tone, monoline, loopy, bouncy, organic, open.
A light, flowing handwritten script with a smooth, continuous stroke and gently slanted construction. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous internal counters and long ascenders/descenders, giving the line a buoyant vertical rhythm. Terminals are mostly rounded and taper subtly at joins, with looped forms appearing frequently in capitals and in letters like g, y, and f. Spacing feels loose and natural, and overall forms prioritize graceful motion over rigid geometry.
Well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, boutique packaging, and social media graphics where a delicate handwritten personality helps set the tone. It also works nicely for short quotes, headings, and signature-style accents, especially when given comfortable size and spacing to let the loops and tall forms breathe.
The font reads as soft and personable, with an airy elegance that feels informal rather than formal calligraphic. Its looping capitals and springy rhythm lend a playful, romantic tone, suitable for friendly messaging and decorative titling where a handwritten touch is desired.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident pen writing with an emphasis on tall, slender forms and decorative looped capitals. It aims for a light, charming texture that feels personal and approachable while remaining clean enough for display use.
Uppercase characters are especially expressive, using oversized loops and simplified, single-stroke structures that stand apart from the lowercase. Numerals are slender and handwritten in spirit, matching the same light touch and rounded finishing. In longer text, the narrow proportions and open shapes keep the texture light, while the pronounced verticality gives a distinctive, graceful silhouette.