Cursive Obdis 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
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A slender, monoline handwritten script with tall ascenders and a noticeably small x-height that gives the lowercase a compact, delicate feel. Strokes are smooth and lightly modulated, with rounded terminals and frequent looped constructions (notably in letters like g, y, j, and Q), producing a buoyant vertical rhythm. Letterforms are mostly unconnected in running text, but retain cursive DNA through soft joins, entry/exit strokes, and flowing curves. Uppercase characters are narrow and elongated, often with simple, graceful swashes, while numerals are similarly thin and open, favoring clarity over geometric rigidity.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings such as greeting cards, invitations, quotes, and casual branding touchpoints. It can also work for packaging accents or social graphics where a light, handwritten personality is desired, especially when set larger to preserve its delicate stroke presence.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like neat handwriting with a touch of theatrical flourish. Its tall, springy proportions and looping details feel lighthearted and slightly whimsical, suitable for content that benefits from warmth and charm rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to capture a tidy, handwritten cursive impression with an elegant vertical lift—combining approachable informality with a refined, airy silhouette for expressive display typography.
Because of the very small x-height and fine strokes, the face reads best with generous size and comfortable line spacing. The narrow, vertical emphasis creates an elegant silhouette in headlines, while the simple, airy counters help keep longer words from feeling heavy despite the tall forms.