Cursive Tenen 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, invitations, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, expressive, human warmth, quick lettering, casual branding, readable script, brushy, monoline-ish, bouncy, rounded, looping.
A lively, handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show tapered entries and exits with occasional heavier downstrokes, giving the letterforms a dynamic rhythm and a slightly textured, drawn-by-hand finish. Forms are compact with tall ascenders and descenders, rounded turns, and simple, readable structures; connections appear in running text, while many capitals stand more independently with quick, gestural construction.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display settings where a human, conversational tone is desired—logos, product labels, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, pull quotes, and social graphics. It can also work for subheads or emphasized callouts when paired with a restrained text face.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick lettering made for notes, packaging, or social posts. Its upbeat curves and energetic stroke endings create a warm, approachable voice that feels spontaneous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering that remains legible and consistent across an alphabet. It prioritizes personality and momentum—through slant, tapering strokes, and looped cursive movement—while keeping letterforms simple enough for practical display use.
Capitals are bold and attention-getting with simplified shapes, while lowercase remains more consistently cursive with looped joins and open counters. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying clear and friendly with smooth curves and minimal ornamentation.