Script Ifbos 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, branding, posters, greeting cards, playful, friendly, retro, whimsical, crafty, hand-lettered charm, decorative warmth, retro signage, friendly branding, playful display, rounded, bouncy, looped, brushy, informal.
A rounded, monoline-leaning script with softly swelling strokes and pronounced loop terminals. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with a lively baseline bounce and variable internal widths that keep the rhythm hand-drawn. Capitals are simplified but decorative, featuring generous entry strokes and curled endings, while lowercase forms use smooth joins, teardrop-like terminals, and occasional retracing that adds a marker/brush feel. Numerals follow the same curvy logic, with open, friendly shapes and consistent stroke weight.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings where its loops and bounce can be appreciated—logos, product packaging, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, and upbeat editorial or poster headlines. It can work for brief emphasis in text, but the dense script texture is strongest when used larger with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a nostalgic, mid-century sign-painting and stationery vibe. Its looping forms and rounded endings read as personable and lighthearted rather than formal or austere.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-lettering with smooth brush-like strokes and charming curls, balancing readability with decorative flair. It aims to provide a warm, crafted script look that feels lively and personable in branding and display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally snug, helping words form cohesive script silhouettes, while distinctive loops on characters like g, j, y, and z add personality in longer text. The contrast stays subtle, so the texture remains even and bold on the page, especially at display sizes.