Cursive Tobal 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, expressive, retro, handwritten feel, friendly tone, lively display, quick lettering, brushy, looping, fluid, slanted, monoline-ish.
A slanted, brush-script style with smooth, continuous strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow and lively, with rounded joins, frequent loops, and a slightly irregular baseline rhythm that keeps it feeling hand-drawn. Capitals are tall and gestural, while lowercase forms lean on compact counters and simplified constructions for speed and flow; numerals follow the same cursive logic with rounded shapes and occasional entry/exit strokes.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display settings such as brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics where an informal handwritten feel is desired. It works especially well for headlines, quotes, and promotional phrases that benefit from a lively, personal signature-like presence.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—more like quick lettering with a felt-tip or brush pen than formal calligraphy. Its energetic slant and looping forms suggest friendliness and motion, giving text a spontaneous, conversational voice.
Likely designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with a consistent slant and readable shapes, balancing expressive loops with practical legibility. The overall intention appears to be a versatile casual script that feels human and energetic in everyday display typography.
Stroke modulation is modest but visible, especially at curves and terminals, helping maintain a handwritten texture without becoming ornate. Spacing appears tighter in places due to narrow proportions and connecting tendencies, which can amplify the sense of momentum in longer lines.