Cursive Obdid 8 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, packaging, social posts, airy, casual, whimsical, friendly, handmade, personal touch, casual elegance, modern handwriting, friendly display, monoline, loopy, bouncy, tall, spare.
A slender handwritten script with tall, looping ascenders and descenders and a generally monoline stroke that gently swells at curves. The letterforms are lightly constructed and somewhat variable in width, with a relaxed baseline rhythm and occasional breaks between characters rather than continuous joining. Capitals are narrow and elongated with simple, open shapes, while lowercase forms show soft curls and modest entry/exit strokes that keep the texture open and airy.
This font works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics. It can also add a personal touch to packaging and small headlines, especially when set with ample tracking and line spacing to preserve its airy texture.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a breezy, slightly whimsical feel that reads like neat, quick handwriting. Its delicate strokes and generous openness give it a light, conversational presence rather than a formal calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, modern handwriting with an elegant tallness, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict regularity. Its restrained stroke weight and loose connections suggest it was drawn to feel spontaneous and human while remaining readable in display use.
Counters are typically open and rounded, helping maintain clarity despite the narrow proportions. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, lightly curved constructions that match the alphabet’s understated, sketch-like consistency.