Cursive Nilaw 9 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social graphics, packaging, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, airy, youthful, personal tone, casual branding, modern script, friendly display, monoline, loopy, bouncy, rounded, hand-drawn.
A handwritten script with a monoline feel and gently rounded terminals. Strokes are smooth and slightly bouncy, with occasional looped entries/exits that suggest quick pen movement rather than formal calligraphy. Uppercase forms are tall and simple, often built from single sweeping strokes, while lowercase letters lean on narrow ovals and light connective joins. Spacing is open and the rhythm is lively, with small idiosyncrasies in curves and joins that keep it feeling naturally drawn.
This font works best for short to medium-length copy where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, packaging accents, social media graphics, and pull quotes. It also suits headings and signature-style sign-offs, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, like neat personal handwriting on a note or label. Its light touch and looping gestures give it an easygoing, cheerful character that reads as informal and personable.
The design appears intended to capture a tidy, modern handwritten script with looped charm and straightforward letterforms, prioritizing an approachable tone over strict cursive formality. It aims to feel personal and contemporary while staying readable in display sizes.
Numerals match the handwritten tone, using simple, rounded constructions and consistent stroke weight. In running text, connections are intermittent—many letters flow into the next, but the script doesn’t rely on continuous, highly formal joining, which helps maintain legibility while preserving a spontaneous feel.