Cursive Olmey 1 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, invites, greeting cards, packaging, social media, airy, personal, playful, casual, lively, handwritten realism, signature feel, casual elegance, expressive lettering, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, open counters, swooping terminals.
This handwritten script has a slender, monoline feel with a pronounced rightward slant and a tall, vertical rhythm. Letterforms are built from quick pen-like strokes with occasional loops and elongated ascenders/descenders, producing an overall narrow silhouette and energetic pacing. Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, and many lowercase forms keep a small body relative to their long stems, creating a delicate, top-and-bottom-heavy texture in words. Terminals are often tapered or gently hooked, and bowls and counters stay relatively open for a sketchy, drawn-in-one-pass character.
It suits short to medium-length text where a personal, handwritten feel is desired—quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It also works well for packaging accents, headings, and signature-style name treatments, especially when given ample whitespace to preserve its light, narrow strokes.
The tone reads informal and personable, like quick notes in a journal or a casual signature. Its light touch and looping motion give it a friendly, slightly whimsical voice, while the tall, narrow forms add a hint of elegance without feeling formal.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick cursive writing: tall, slim proportions, modest flourish, and natural variation that keeps the texture human. It prioritizes expressiveness and a breezy handwritten cadence over strict uniformity.
Capitals tend to be tall and simple with occasional flourish (notably rounded, looped forms), helping them stand out at the start of words. Numerals follow the same airy, handwritten logic, with simple constructions and a consistent slant that integrates smoothly with text.