Cursive Ifpa 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, quotes, posters, packaging, social media, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, playful, handwritten feel, personal tone, expressive display, casual branding, signature style, brushy, textured, slanted, loose, monoline-ish.
A lively, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes show subtle pressure changes and tapering terminals, with slightly rough, textured edges that suggest dry brush or marker on paper. Letterforms are simplified and fluid rather than highly looped, with rounded joins, open counters, and a baseline that gently wavers for an organic rhythm. Capitals are taller and more gestural than the lowercase, giving the font a clear headline-forward hierarchy.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, handcrafted feel is desired—such as posters, social graphics, packaging callouts, invitations, and pull quotes. It performs especially well when given room to breathe and paired with a neutral sans for supporting copy.
The overall tone feels informal and personal, like quick handwritten notes or a casual signature. Its energetic stroke endings and slightly uneven rhythm add warmth and spontaneity, leaning more friendly and approachable than formal or refined.
Designed to emulate fast, confident cursive writing made with a brushy tool, prioritizing gesture and personality over strict regularity. The goal appears to be an expressive, contemporary handwritten look that remains readable while retaining natural imperfections.
Spacing appears natural and somewhat irregular, which enhances the handwritten character but can reduce clarity at very small sizes. Numerals follow the same brisk, brushy construction and match the letterforms well in color and texture.