Cursive Ihto 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, personal, friendly, lively, expressive, handwritten realism, casual charm, brush script, brushy, looping, slanted, monoline, organic.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a steady rhythm and moderately fluid connections in lowercase. Strokes show subtle pressure variation, giving the writing a natural, hand-drawn texture without becoming highly calligraphic. Uppercase characters are larger and more open, featuring simplified swashes and occasional looped details that keep the silhouette animated.
This font suits short to medium-length display copy where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—brand marks and taglines, packaging accents, social posts, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. It works best at larger sizes where the brushy stroke texture and lively connections can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels informal and conversational, like quick notes written with a felt tip or brush pen. Its lively slant and looping joins read as warm and personable, with enough structure to stay clear while still feeling spontaneous.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with a consistent slant and a cohesive, repeatable rhythm. It aims to balance everyday informality with enough polish for promotional and lifestyle-oriented typography.
Lowercase forms tend to sit low with modest ascenders and compact counters, which increases density in text. Some letters use distinctive entry/exit strokes and looped shapes (notably in rounded forms), adding character but also making spacing and joins more prominent in longer lines.