Script Dupu 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, logos, romantic, vintage, playful, elegant, whimsical, handcrafted feel, decorative impact, calligraphic elegance, signature style, celebratory tone, brushy, looped, flourished, calligraphic, swashy.
A slanted, brush-like script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and rounded terminals. Letterforms show flowing, connected cursive behavior in text, while individual capitals carry generous loops and occasional swashes. Strokes feel pressure-driven, with fuller downstrokes and fine hairline turns, producing a lively rhythm and slightly uneven, handwritten texture. Counters are compact and curves are emphasized, giving the design a tight, energetic silhouette that stays legible at display sizes.
This font is best suited to short, prominent text where its contrast and flourishes can be appreciated—logos, product packaging, signage, and event stationery. It also works well for headlines and pull quotes when paired with a simpler companion face for body copy.
The overall tone is romantic and nostalgic, with a cheerful, handmade charm. Its buoyant loops and sweeping entry/exit strokes suggest invitations, boutique branding, and celebratory messaging rather than restrained editorial typography.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush-calligraphy: expressive, high-energy strokes with decorative capitals and smooth cursive connections. It prioritizes personality and elegance over neutrality, aiming for an eye-catching, handcrafted signature feel.
Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, with some letters featuring prominent curls and flourish-like hooks. Numerals follow the same cursive, calligraphic logic, with rounded forms and occasional looped details that match the script’s movement.