Script Bodaj 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, social media, posters, playful, friendly, casual, crafty, whimsical, brush lettering, handmade warmth, decorative titles, expressive script, brushy, bouncy, loopy, rounded, monoline-like.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen character, built from rounded forms and looping joins that often connect smoothly within words. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation with tapered terminals and occasional teardrop-like ends, giving the letterforms a drawn, calligraphic rhythm. Proportions are compact and tall, with relatively small lowercase bodies and prominent ascenders/descenders; counters stay open and simplified for readability. Spacing is moderately tight in text, and the overall texture alternates between bold downstrokes and lighter hairline turns, producing an animated, slightly irregular baseline flow.
This script works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly handmade feel is desirable, such as invitations, greeting cards, product packaging, café menus, and social media graphics. It’s especially effective in headlines, quotes, and brand accents where the looping joins and high contrast can be appreciated at display sizes.
The font reads as approachable and informal, with a buoyant, hand-crafted energy. Its looped entry/exit strokes and rounded construction give it a cheerful, personable tone suited to warm, conversational messaging rather than formal editorial settings.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering: expressive downstrokes, light connective strokes, and rounded, simplified shapes that keep words flowing. It aims to balance decorative flair (especially in capitals) with practical legibility for upbeat, everyday display typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward decorative initials, with more pronounced loops and swashes than the lowercase, creating a clear hierarchy for titles. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing rounded bowls with sharp, tapered starts and finishes, and maintaining the lively stroke contrast seen in the letters.