Cursive Omlih 9 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social media, airy, casual, playful, elegant, handmade, personal tone, light elegance, handwritten charm, casual display, monoline, loopy, bouncy, open counters, long ascenders.
A delicate handwritten script with a fine, monoline feel and a gently bouncy rhythm. Letterforms are tall and slim with long ascenders and descenders, rounded bowls, and frequent looped constructions, while connections between letters appear intermittent rather than continuously joined. Stroke endings taper subtly with occasional hairline flicks, giving the outlines a drawn-with-a-pen character. Spacing is open and the overall texture stays light, with smooth curves and minimal angularity across the set.
Best suited to short display text such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, product tags, and boutique packaging where a personal, handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for headings or pull quotes on the web, especially when paired with a straightforward sans for body copy.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—friendly and slightly whimsical—while remaining neat enough to read at typical display sizes. Its airy construction and looping gestures add a touch of charm and light elegance, suggesting handwritten notes, labels, and upbeat branding rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident pen lettering—light, tall, and loop-forward—prioritizing personality and a natural handwritten flow over rigid uniformity. Its forms aim to feel approachable and crafted, lending an authentic note-taking or signature-like presence.
Uppercase forms show distinctive, simplified gesture-driven constructions (notably in letters like B, D, and Q), which can add character in short words and initials. Numerals follow the same light, rounded handwriting logic and sit comfortably alongside the lowercase in mixed settings.