Cursive Tikon 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, handcrafted, lively, handwritten warmth, casual display, expressive brush, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looped, monoline-ish.
A lively brush-pen script with rounded terminals, swelling strokes, and a gently forward-leaning slant. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with irregular, hand-drawn rhythm and softly wobbly curves that keep the texture organic. Strokes show subtle pressure variation—heavier downstrokes and lighter turns—while counters stay open enough for readability. Many lowercase forms use looped ascenders/descenders and occasional connecting behavior, giving words a flowing, informal line.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired—such as logos, packaging callouts, posters, social graphics, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also work for brief emphasis in editorial or lifestyle layouts when paired with a calmer text face.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a personable, handwritten feel that reads as informal and approachable. Its bouncy movement and soft shapes suggest spontaneity and charm rather than precision or formality.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a casual cursive flow and high visual warmth. The intention appears to be an expressive display script that prioritizes personality and rhythmic movement over strict uniformity.
Uppercase letters are simplified and sturdy, pairing well with the more animated lowercase. Numerals follow the same brushy logic with rounded corners and slightly varied widths, reinforcing the handmade texture in running text.