Cursive Obler 21 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, invitations, packaging, social graphics, airy, delicate, casual, whimsical, intimate, handwritten charm, personal tone, space saving, light elegance, modern script, monoline, tall, slender, looped, loose.
A slender, monoline handwritten script with tall, narrow letterforms and generous ascenders and descenders. Strokes are smooth and lightly tensioned, with modest contrast coming mainly from natural pen pressure and curve speed rather than built-in thick–thin structure. The uppercase set mixes simple printed skeletons with occasional looped entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase leans more cursive with open counters, soft joins, and frequent single-stroke construction. Spacing is compact but not rigid, giving the rhythm a slightly irregular, human cadence; numerals echo the same light, rounded, handwritten feel.
Works best for short-to-medium text where a personal handwritten voice is desired, such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, product labels, and social or editorial graphics. Its narrow footprint helps fit longer names or headings into tight spaces, while the delicate stroke favors larger sizes and high-contrast printing or screen use.
The overall tone is quiet and personable—more like a quick note, a label, or a journal line than a formal script. Its narrow, elongated shapes add a refined, breezy elegance, while the gentle loops and unevenness keep it friendly and informal.
The design appears intended to capture a lightly penned, contemporary handwriting look with a narrow, elongated silhouette. It balances legibility with an intentionally human, slightly irregular flow, aiming for a refined but approachable script suitable for display and personal messaging.
Several forms emphasize height over width, making words feel vertical and airy. Crossbars and terminals are often long and lightly tapered, and rounded letters (like O/Q/0) stay open and clean, maintaining clarity despite the thin stroke.