Cursive Valu 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, expressive, casual, energetic, brushy, personal, handwritten feel, brush texture, expressive display, casual voice, hand-drawn, loose, lively, textured, organic.
A lively brush-pen script with a fast, forward-leaning rhythm and visibly tapered strokes. Letterforms are compact and upright-to-slanted with narrow proportions, tight counters, and a noticeably small x-height relative to tall ascenders and descenders. Strokes show natural pressure changes and slightly rough edges, with occasional angular turns and sharp entry/exit flicks that keep the texture handmade rather than polished. Connections are intermittent—some letters link fluidly while others break, creating a varied cadence and word shape.
Best suited for short, expressive text—logos, product names, posters, pull quotes, and social media graphics—where the brush texture and lively rhythm can be appreciated. It can also work for brief subheads or accents, but its compact counters and small x-height make it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The overall tone is spontaneous and personable, like quick marker lettering for notes, packaging, or social captions. Its brisk slant and punchy terminals add energy, while the brush texture keeps it informal and approachable.
Designed to capture the look of rapid brush handwriting with natural pressure variation and a slightly imperfect, human cadence. The emphasis appears to be on expressive word shapes and energetic starts/finishes rather than strict uniformity or formal calligraphic precision.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often functioning like standalone swashes at the start of words, while lowercase forms stay compact with tall, distinctive extenders. Numerals match the script’s brisk, handwritten logic, with simple, speed-written shapes that prioritize flow over strict geometric consistency.