Script Niley 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, headlines, branding, packaging, greeting cards, elegant, romantic, polished, classic, graceful, formal script, invitation, signature, decorative, refined tone, calligraphic, connected, swashy, tapered terminals, looped capitals.
A slanted, calligraphic script with smooth, continuous strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are compact and streamlined, with rounded bowls, tapered terminals, and occasional looped swashes that add flourish without becoming overly ornate. Capitals are larger and more decorative than the lowercase, while the lowercase maintains a consistent cursive rhythm and relatively small counters, keeping the overall texture tight and cohesive.
Best suited for display settings where a graceful, personal voice is desired—such as wedding and event stationery, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging accents, and headings. It also works well for short quotes, nameplates, and logo-style wordmarks, where the connected cursive rhythm and decorative capitals can be appreciated at larger sizes.
This script feels elegant and cordial, with a romantic, invitation-like tone. The flowing movement and polished curves give it a refined, slightly nostalgic personality that reads as personal rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate a neat, calligraphy-influenced handwriting style suited to expressive display use. Its controlled contrast, consistent slant, and embellished capitals suggest a focus on sophistication and charm rather than everyday text neutrality.
The sample text shows a steady baseline flow and consistent joining behavior, giving words a smooth, continuous silhouette. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with rounded shapes and a slightly stylized, handwritten feel that pairs naturally with the letterforms.