Cursive Tikez 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, upbeat, handmade feel, casual warmth, energetic script, expressive texture, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, lively.
A lively brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Strokes feel pressure-driven, with slightly uneven edges and occasional swelling that reinforces a hand-rendered look. Letterforms are compact and tall with relatively small lowercase bodies, while ascenders and descenders are prominent and rhythmic. Spacing is irregular in an intentional way, and connections are suggested by flowing entry/exit strokes even when letters appear semi-joined.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where its brush texture and slanted rhythm can be appreciated, such as logos, product packaging, posters, and social graphics. It also suits quotes, invitations, and headlines that benefit from an informal, personal voice; for longer passages, larger sizes and looser tracking help maintain clarity.
The font reads warm and personable, like quick lettering on a card or café sign. Its bouncy rhythm and soft curves keep the tone light and approachable, with an energetic, handwritten spontaneity that feels conversational rather than formal.
Designed to emulate quick brush-script lettering with a friendly, contemporary feel. The goal appears to be expressive texture and momentum over strict uniformity, balancing legibility with a casual, handmade character suitable for modern display use.
Uppercase characters are simplified and monoline-like in construction compared to the more fluid lowercase, creating a casual mixed-case texture. Counters are generally tight and openings are generous enough to keep shapes from clogging at display sizes, though the brushy joins can look busy when set small or tightly tracked.