Cursive Benuf 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, human warmth, casual charm, handwritten authenticity, expressive rhythm, monoline feel, loopy, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A lively handwritten script with a right-leaning cursive rhythm and smooth, looped construction. Strokes read as marker- or pen-like, with gentle thick–thin variation and rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with a bouncy baseline and variable character widths that add a natural, written feel. Uppercase shapes mix simple print-like structures with occasional swashes, while lowercase forms stay fluid and connected in spirit even when not fully joined.
Well suited for short-to-medium phrases where a personable, handwritten voice is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social posts, packaging callouts, and boutique logos. It performs best at larger sizes where the loops and subtle stroke modulation stay crisp and expressive.
The overall tone is warm and informal, evoking personal notes, journaling, and upbeat lifestyle branding. Its buoyant loops and soft endings give it a cheerful, human presence without looking overly formal or calligraphic.
Designed to mimic quick, confident handwriting with consistent motion and friendly charm, balancing legibility with expressive loops and a slightly bouncing cadence. The intent appears to be an everyday script that feels authentic and upbeat rather than formal or highly decorative.
The sample text shows clear word shapes at display and large text sizes, with distinctive looped ascenders/descenders (notably in letters like g, y, and f) that add personality. Numerals keep the same handwritten energy, favoring rounded curves and straightforward forms that blend well with the alphabet.