Cursive Ohti 4 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invites, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, airy, personal, handwritten feel, informal warmth, quick penmanship, light elegance, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, long descenders, rounded.
A delicate, monoline cursive with a consistent forward slant and an open, looping construction. Letterforms are tall and lean, with narrow proportions, generous counters, and extended ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, handwritten rhythm. Strokes stay smooth and even, with soft terminals and occasional simplified joins that keep the texture light and uncluttered. Numerals follow the same flowing, handwritten logic, using rounded shapes and minimal detailing for a cohesive set.
Works well for short-to-medium phrases where a handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social media graphics, and light packaging accents. It can also serve as a signature-style display for headings or pull quotes when set with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick neat penmanship. Its airy spacing and buoyant loops give it a friendly, upbeat character suited to conversational messaging rather than formal typography.
Designed to emulate clean, everyday cursive writing with a graceful slant and simplified pen-stroke forms. The emphasis appears to be on an approachable handwritten look that stays consistent and legible while maintaining a relaxed, personal feel.
Capitals tend to be taller and more expressive, while lowercase remains restrained and readable with clear, rounded bowls and gentle entry/exit strokes. The slanted axis and tall verticals create a lively line flow, but the extended extenders can increase line-to-line interaction in tight leading.