Cursive Tula 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, quotes, social posts, elegant, personal, romantic, lighthearted, vintage, signature look, handwritten charm, decorative flair, soft elegance, monoline feel, looping, swashy, slanted, bouncy.
A slanted cursive script with quick, pen-like strokes and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters and a notably small x-height relative to the ascenders. Strokes show gentle modulation, with tapered starts and finishes and occasional heavier downstrokes, creating a smooth calligraphic flow without looking overly formal. Capitals feature generous entry and exit strokes and a few restrained flourishes, while lowercase forms keep a connected, continuous motion with rounded joins and intermittent loops.
This script suits short-to-medium display text where a graceful handwritten feel is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It is best used at larger sizes where the tight proportions and small x-height can remain clear.
The overall tone feels personable and expressive, balancing elegance with an informal, note-like charm. Its flowing connections and soft terminals give it a romantic, friendly voice that reads as handcrafted rather than rigidly polished.
The design appears intended to emulate a smooth, fast cursive hand with a refined, slightly dressy finish. It prioritizes flowing connections, tall proportions, and tasteful swashes to deliver an expressive signature-like look in headlines and accents.
The figures follow the same cursive logic as the letters, with narrow proportions and rounded, handwritten curves that blend naturally in mixed text. Spacing appears slightly varied in the sample lines, reinforcing an organic, written-by-hand texture.