Cursive Laho 9 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signature, branding, invitations, packaging, social, airy, elegant, intimate, whimsical, refined, handwritten elegance, signature feel, light sophistication, personal tone, monoline, hairline, tall, slender, looped.
A delicate, hairline cursive with tall, slender proportions and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes feel pen-drawn and mostly monoline, with subtle contrast showing at curves and tapering terminals. Letterforms are lightly connected in running text, using long ascenders and descenders, narrow counters, and occasional looped construction that keeps the rhythm lively while staying controlled. Spacing reads open for such a thin script, and the overall texture remains light and breathable across both caps and lowercase.
Well-suited to signatures, logo wordmarks, and boutique branding where a personal, elegant script is desired. It works nicely for invitations, cards, beauty/fashion packaging, and short lifestyle quotes, especially at larger sizes where the fine strokes can remain clear. For best results, pair with a straightforward sans or serif for supporting text.
The tone is graceful and personal, like a quick, polished note written with a fine pen. Its lightness and looping gestures give it a romantic, slightly whimsical character without becoming overly decorative. The result feels upscale and intimate—more “signature” than “display headline.”
The design appears intended to capture a refined handwritten voice—fast, fluid, and lightly connected—while maintaining enough consistency for repeatable typesetting. Its emphasis on slender strokes and tall proportions suggests a focus on elegance and a signature-like presence in display use.
Capitals are simplified and linear, often resembling swift single-stroke gestures that set a sophisticated, handwritten cadence. The numerals follow the same slender, slightly calligraphic logic, keeping the set consistent for dates and short numeric details.