Cursive Poden 9 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, wedding stationery, packaging, social media, quotes, playful, whimsical, romantic, friendly, handcrafted, expressive script, handwritten charm, decorative initials, modern calligraphy, casual elegance, looping, bouncy, brushy, flourished, monoline feel.
A lively cursive script with a rightward slant and brush-pen character. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with tapered entries and exits and occasional heavier downstrokes that create a rhythmic, handwritten texture. Letterforms are tall and narrow with a relatively low x-height, long ascenders/descenders, and generous internal loops (notably in forms like g, y, and capitals). Connections are fluid but not rigidly continuous, giving the line a natural, variable cadence; terminals often finish in soft hooks or rounded teardrop shapes.
Best suited to short display text where its flourishes and contrast can be appreciated—greeting cards, invitations, gift packaging, boutique branding, and social posts. It also works well for headings or pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing to avoid collisions from tall loops.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a whimsical bounce that feels informal and expressive. Decorative loops and swashy capitals add a romantic, boutique-like charm, while the narrow, upright rhythm keeps it feeling nimble rather than heavy.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a decorative, modern-cursive flavor. Its narrow, tall proportions and swashy capitals suggest a focus on expressive headlines and personal, celebratory messaging rather than dense body copy.
Capitals are notably more embellished than lowercase, providing a strong stylistic contrast for initials and short display settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with curved, slightly playful forms that blend well with the letterforms.