Cursive Duri 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, packaging, logos, elegant, romantic, vintage, refined, personal, penmanship, elegant display, decorative script, handwritten warmth, looping, calligraphic, swashy, slanted, delicate.
A delicate, slanted cursive with a smooth, continuous stroke rhythm and moderate thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and flowing, with elongated entry and exit strokes that encourage connection and a gently springy baseline. Capitals feature prominent loops and occasional swash-like terminals, while lowercase forms stay compact with a notably small x-height and long ascenders and descenders. Counters are tight and the overall spacing is airy, giving the face a light, graceful color in text.
Best suited to invitations, wedding and event materials, greeting cards, boutique packaging, and logo wordmarks where a personal, elegant script is desired. It performs especially well in short phrases and display settings where the looping capitals can be featured.
The tone is graceful and intimate, evoking handwritten correspondence and classic penmanship. Its looping capitals and soft movement feel romantic and slightly old-fashioned, while remaining polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, pen-written cursive with a refined, calligraphic finish. Emphasis is placed on flowing connectivity, expressive capitals, and an overall lightness that reads as decorative and formal.
The numerals and several capitals lean into calligraphic flair, which can draw attention in headings. In longer lines, the small lowercase height and fine joins make it feel more ornamental than utilitarian, especially at smaller sizes.