Cursive Obdin 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, branding, packaging, airy, whimsical, friendly, casual, playful, handwritten feel, personal tone, decorative caps, modern script, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, open counters, delicate.
This is a delicate handwritten script with a monoline feel and subtly varied stroke pressure. Letterforms are tall and slender with generous ascenders and descenders, giving the text a vertical, airy rhythm. Curves are smooth and looping, with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional extended crossbars (notably on capitals), while spacing and widths vary slightly to preserve an organic, pen-written cadence.
It works well for short-to-medium passages where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social graphics, and lifestyle branding. The tall, delicate strokes also make it effective for logos, packaging accents, and headings where the capitals can provide character. For best results, it favors larger sizes and comfortable spacing where its fine strokes and loops can remain clear.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, like neat journaling or a handwritten note. Its looping forms and tall proportions add a touch of whimsy and elegance without becoming formal or calligraphic. The font reads as approachable and expressive, suited to friendly, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate a clean, modern cursive handwriting style with a tall, slender silhouette and gentle looping connections. It prioritizes personality and elegance over rigid uniformity, aiming for an authentic pen-written feel that remains orderly and readable in display settings.
Capitals are especially prominent and decorative, with large initial strokes and flowing joins that can become a visual feature in headlines. Lowercase maintains a consistent, tidy flow with simple, rounded terminals and minimal sharp angles. Numerals are similarly slender and handwritten, matching the script’s gentle, looping motion.