Cursive Alrad 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, quotes, social media, casual, elegant, romantic, friendly, handmade, handwritten feel, soft elegance, decorative caps, friendly display, brushy, looped, slanted, airy, lively.
A lively, slanted script with a brush-pen feel and gently tapering stroke endings. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with long ascenders and descenders that create an airy rhythm and pronounced word-shape. Strokes show subtle contrast, combining rounded bowls with occasional sharp turns and entry/exit flicks; many capitals feature generous loops and extended swashes. Spacing is moderately open for a script, aiding clarity while preserving the flowing, handwritten cadence.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display settings such as logos, labels, product packaging, invitation suites, and promotional headlines. It also works nicely for pull quotes and social posts where a personal, handwritten signature-like voice is desired; for best results, reserve it for larger sizes or lighter text densities.
The overall tone is personable and expressive, balancing softness and sophistication. Its looping capitals and fluid joins suggest a romantic, boutique-like warmth, while the narrow proportions keep it neat and composed rather than exuberantly messy.
Designed to emulate confident, everyday handwriting with a refined, brushy finish. The intent appears to be a versatile script that feels personal and crafted, with decorative capitals and smooth connections for polished display typography.
Uppercase forms tend to be more decorative than lowercase, with distinctive looped structures and occasional long cross strokes that can add flair at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, legible shapes and slight stylistic quirks that match the script texture.