Cursive Ridib 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, personal, handmade, handwritten warmth, modern brush feel, expressive display, signature style, brushy, rounded, flowing, lively, monoline-ish.
A lively brush-script with a steady rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Strokes feel pen-and-brush driven, with gentle thick–thin modulation and occasional swelling at curves, giving the letters a fluid, hand-drawn rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with tall ascenders/descenders and a small lowercase body height, while capitals show more flourish and looped entry/exit strokes. Spacing is open enough for display use, and the overall texture stays consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings such as logos, product labels, social graphics, and poster headlines where the energetic brush movement can be appreciated. It can also work for casual invitations or quote graphics, especially when paired with a quieter sans or serif for supporting text.
The font reads as approachable and upbeat, conveying an informal handwritten voice. Its smooth curves and brushy motion create a warm, personable tone that feels conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of modern brush lettering—smooth, fast strokes with a friendly slant—while staying consistent enough for repeatable typographic use. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict formality, aiming for a handwritten signature-like presence in display contexts.
Uppercase forms add character through looped bowls and sweeping strokes, while lowercase remains simpler and quick, keeping a natural handwriting cadence. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with rounded shapes and slight bounce that helps them blend into wordmark-style compositions.