Cursive Annew 9 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, friendly, playful, casual, airy, charming, personal note, casual elegance, signature feel, approachable display, monoline, looped, bouncy, tall ascenders, open counters.
A light, monoline cursive with a quick handwritten rhythm and gently slanted, upright-leaning forms. The letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with tall ascenders and compact lowercase proportions that keep the texture tidy while still feeling spontaneous. Strokes are smooth and rounded with frequent entry/exit hooks and occasional looped constructions (notably in capitals), creating a continuous, flowing line. Spacing is on the open side and the overall color stays even, with modest contrast appearing mainly from curve tightness rather than stroke modulation.
This style works well for short-to-medium display text where a personable handwritten feel is desired, such as greetings, invitations, boutique branding, packaging labels, and social media graphics. It also suits pull quotes, product names, and headers when paired with a simple sans for body text.
The font conveys a friendly, personal tone—like neat notes or a casual signature—balancing legibility with a lively, slightly whimsical bounce. Its looping capitals and soft terminals add warmth and approachability without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to emulate neat everyday handwriting with a polished, repeatable consistency—prioritizing a light touch, flowing connections, and expressive capitals for friendly display use.
Capitals are expressive and sometimes more embellished than the lowercase, giving headings a distinct handwritten character. Numerals follow the same light, rounded construction and read cleanly at display sizes. The baseline feels gently animated by the varying widths and curved joins, which adds informality while maintaining consistent structure.