Cursive Lidum 9 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding invites, branding, signatures, quotes, packaging, elegant, airy, romantic, delicate, refined, signature feel, formal elegance, expressive caps, display script, calligraphic, looping, flourished, hairline, swashy.
A flowing script with pronounced slant and hairline-thin strokes that swell into sharper, slightly heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are tall and elongated with compact lowercase proportions, giving the line a refined, tightly woven rhythm. Terminals are often tapered and pointed, with frequent entry/exit strokes that create connective motion; capitals feature generous loops and occasional swashes that extend above and below the main writing line. Numerals echo the same calligraphic contrast and lean, with open curves and lightly hooked ends.
Well suited to wedding stationery, boutique branding, beauty and fashion applications, and short display phrases where the calligraphic contrast can shine. It also works for signature-style marks or accenting headings, but is less comfortable for dense paragraphs or very small sizes due to its fine strokes and compact lowercase.
The overall tone is graceful and formal-leaning, like contemporary signature lettering. Its lightness and looping capitals suggest intimacy and ceremony, while the quick, angular turns add a fashionable, editorial feel rather than a playful one.
The design appears intended to emulate a swift, elegant pen script with dramatic contrast and expressive capitals, prioritizing sophistication and flourish over utilitarian text readability. It aims to deliver a polished handwritten look that feels premium and ceremonial in display settings.
Spacing and joins read like continuous pen movement, and several caps carry distinctive flourish that can dominate at larger sizes. The extremely fine hairlines and tight counters make it feel best when given room, especially on high-resolution output or larger point sizes where the contrast can be appreciated.