Cursive Ohba 12 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, airy, friendly, casual, playful, personal, handwritten feel, approachability, legibility, modern casual, light elegance, monoline, looping, upright slant, open counters, loose rhythm.
A light, monoline handwritten script with a gentle rightward slant and smooth, continuous strokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact bowls and loops that keep the texture tidy even at longer lengths. Terminals are mostly rounded and slightly tapered, and many capitals feature single-stroke entry/exit gestures that feel drawn rather than constructed. The lowercase includes simple, open shapes with occasional loops and soft joins, while numerals are clean and similarly narrow, maintaining a consistent, uncluttered color on the page.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, handwritten feel is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, social posts, and light lifestyle packaging. It also works nicely for headings or brand accents where a friendly script voice is needed without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick but careful pen lettering. It reads as approachable and human, with a light, breezy presence that suggests notes, invitations, and personable branding rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to capture a neat, everyday cursive handwriting style: quick to read, lightly expressive, and consistent across the alphabet. Its narrow, tall proportions and restrained loops aim to keep the script feeling contemporary and usable in a range of casual display settings.
The sample text shows a steady baseline and even stroke flow, with moderate spacing that helps prevent tangling despite the cursive forms. Capitals stand out with taller proportions and looped features that add charm without becoming overly decorative.