Cursive Ehmih 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, energetic, personal, modern, handwritten voice, brush realism, casual display, personal tone, contemporary script, brushy, looped, slanted, bouncy, expressive.
A lively brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and tapered stroke endings that suggest quick, pressure-driven writing. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with tall ascenders/descenders and a comparatively small x-height, creating a nimble, airy rhythm. Strokes show smooth, calligraphic modulation and occasional swell points, while joins and terminals stay rounded and fluid rather than sharp. The overall texture is slightly irregular in a natural way, maintaining consistent movement without looking mechanical.
It works best for short to medium lines where a handwritten voice is desirable: logos, product packaging callouts, posters, quotes, and social graphics. The compact width and quick stroke rhythm also suit subheads and emphasis lines, especially when paired with a simple sans or understated serif for supporting text.
The font feels informal and personable, like a neat handwritten note made with a flexible marker. Its brisk rhythm and bouncing baseline energy give it an upbeat, conversational tone that reads as approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of brush handwriting while staying clean and controlled enough for repeated use in display settings. Its compact proportions and consistent slant prioritize an energetic, contemporary script look that remains legible at typical headline sizes.
Uppercase forms are simple and gestural, with a few looped constructions (notably in letters like B, R, and Q) that add character in headings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying narrow and upright with soft curves and tapered terminals, helping them blend comfortably into text set in the style.