Cursive Tikit 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, logos, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, energetic, handwritten feel, approachability, expressive headlines, casual branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loopy, informal.
A compact, brush-pen style script with rounded terminals and a lively rightward slant. Strokes show gentle pressure changes and occasional swelling at curves, creating an organic, hand-drawn rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and slightly bouncy, with looped ascenders and descenders and simplified joins that keep words flowing without becoming overly intricate. Capitals are tall and expressive, while lowercase forms stay compact with distinct loops on letters like g, y, and j; numerals match the same handwritten, slightly irregular texture.
Works best for short headlines, packaging callouts, quotes, invitations, and social media graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also suit logo wordmarks for casual food, lifestyle, and craft-oriented brands, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a spontaneous marker/brush feel that reads as approachable and upbeat. Its lively motion and soft curves give it a conversational, crafty character suited to informal messaging and cheerful branding.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering: confident, rounded, and slightly condensed, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. Its forms aim to feel spontaneous and human while staying legible in punchy, high-contrast layouts.
Spacing and widths vary in a natural handwritten way, and several letters favor single-stroke, signature-like constructions (notably r, s, and t). The texture stays smooth and filled-in, with minimal scratchiness, supporting solid readability at display sizes.