Cursive Dirij 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, energetic, casual, expressive, friendly, playful, handmade feel, display impact, friendly tone, quick brush motion, brushy, slanted, rounded, looping, high-contrast strokes.
A lively brush-script style with a pronounced rightward slant and brisk, calligraphic stroke motion. Strokes show a clear thick–thin rhythm with tapered entries and exits, and rounded turns that keep the letterforms soft despite the weighty downstrokes. The rhythm is compact and slightly condensed, with tight counters and a relatively low x-height that emphasizes tall ascenders and descenders. Many forms suggest partial connectivity and flowing joins, producing a continuous handwritten cadence while still reading cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited for short to medium display text where its brush energy can shine—logos, product labels, café/restaurant menus, posters, headlines, and social graphics. It also works well for invitations and greeting-style applications where an informal, handwritten voice is desirable.
The font conveys a personable, upbeat tone—like quick, confident marker lettering used for informal emphasis. Its swooping curves and lively terminals feel expressive and conversational, balancing charm with a touch of dramatic flair.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with a polished, repeatable structure: expressive enough to feel handmade, but consistent enough to set phrases and headlines smoothly. It prioritizes momentum, contrast, and a friendly cursive flow over strict formal calligraphy.
Uppercase characters lean toward simple, emblematic script caps with strong diagonals and occasional looped details, while lowercase letters maintain consistent brush pressure and smooth transitions. Numerals match the handwritten energy, with rounded forms and angled stress that keep them visually coherent alongside the letters.