Cursive Obbud 3 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, social posts, quotes, airy, delicate, friendly, whimsical, casual, handwritten charm, personal tone, light elegance, modern casual, monoline, tall, lanky, looped, bouncy.
A slender, monoline handwritten cursive with tall ascenders and generous vertical proportions. Strokes remain consistently thin, with smooth curves and occasional small hooks and loops that mimic pen movement. Uppercase forms are simplified and narrow, mixing gentle round bowls with straight stems, while the lowercase maintains a light, rhythmic flow with compact counters and short bodies relative to the ascenders. Overall spacing feels open and slightly irregular in a natural way, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand texture while staying clean and legible.
Well suited to short to medium text in lifestyle applications such as greeting cards, invitations, packaging accents, and social media graphics. It also works nicely for pull quotes, captions, and personal branding where a refined handwritten note-like feel is desired, especially at larger sizes where the thin strokes have room to breathe.
The tone is lighthearted and personal, with an airy, delicate presence that reads as approachable rather than formal. Its tall, buoyant rhythm adds a subtle whimsy, making text feel conversational and handcrafted without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to evoke a neat, modern handwritten cursive that feels elegant yet informal. The intent appears to balance simplicity and personality—using tall proportions, monoline strokes, and subtle loops to suggest natural penmanship while maintaining an orderly, readable rhythm.
In longer lines, the font keeps a calm, upright cadence with minimal slant and consistent stroke behavior. Numerals follow the same thin, rounded construction and appear especially graceful at larger sizes, where the fine line weight can remain visually crisp.