Cursive Kiho 9 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, packaging, quotes, elegant, romantic, airy, refined, expressive, signature feel, luxury tone, handwritten elegance, display script, calligraphic, looping, slanted, delicate, fashion.
A delicate cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and brisk, calligraphic stroke rhythm. Letterforms are tall and slender with generous ascenders and descenders, paired with a notably small lowercase body, giving the design a vertical, elongated profile. Strokes show crisp contrast between thin hairlines and thicker stressed curves, with tapered terminals and occasional entry/exit swashes that suggest fast, confident pen movement. The spacing and connections read fluid in words, while capitals are more gestural and open, often beginning with sweeping lead-in strokes.
Well-suited for wedding and event stationery, beauty and fashion branding, boutique packaging, and signature-style logotypes. It also works effectively for short pull quotes, cover lines, and social graphics where an elegant handwritten accent is needed, especially at larger sizes.
The font conveys a poised, romantic tone—light on the page, graceful in motion, and distinctly polished. Its slim, sparkling texture feels aspirational and fashion-forward, with an expressive handwritten character that remains controlled rather than playful.
Likely designed to emulate refined penmanship—capturing the look of a quick yet practiced handwritten script with calligraphic contrast. The tall proportions, delicate hairlines, and looping connections prioritize elegance and motion for display-oriented typography.
Several capitals feature long, elegant initial strokes and open counters, creating a dramatic, signature-like silhouette in headline settings. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with flowing curves and occasional looped forms, maintaining a consistent handwritten cadence across the set.