Cursive Arlom 9 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, invitations, social media, playful, handmade, whimsical, casual, lively, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, compact impact, brushy, expressive, tall, bouncy, flourished.
A tall, condensed brush-script with lively stroke modulation and slightly irregular, hand-drawn edges. Letterforms lean mostly upright with a springy baseline and noticeable variations in stroke terminals, where many strokes taper to pointed or softly blunted ends. Uppercase shapes are narrow and prominent, with occasional looped or hooked strokes, while lowercase forms keep a compact body and long ascenders/descenders that add vertical energy. Overall spacing is on the tight side, and widths vary by character, reinforcing a natural handwritten rhythm.
Well-suited for short, expressive settings such as titles, packaging callouts, event materials, and social graphics where a handmade voice is desired. It works especially well for playful branding and display lines, and can be effective in brief captions when given adequate size and spacing.
The font conveys a friendly, spirited personality with a touch of whimsy. Its brushy texture and animated curves feel informal and human, suggesting quick lettering made with confidence rather than careful precision.
The design appears intended to mimic energetic brush handwriting in a compact, vertical silhouette, balancing readability with expressive stroke endings and a lightly imperfect texture. It aims to deliver a personable, informal tone while maintaining a consistent enough structure for repeatable display use.
In running text, the script reads as semi-connected: some letters visually flow together through implied joins while others remain more discrete, creating a conversational cadence. The narrow proportions and strong vertical emphasis make headlines feel punchy, while the lively terminals and occasional flourishes add character to short phrases.