Cursive Tobed 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, energetic, personal, hand-lettered feel, friendly tone, expressive display, casual branding, brushy, fluid, rounded, bouncy, slanted.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and tapered stroke endings that mimic a felt-tip or brush pen. Letterforms are compact and slightly tall, with rounded bowls, soft joins, and a rhythmic, bouncing baseline that keeps the texture informal. Strokes show modest thick–thin modulation, and counters stay fairly open for a script style, helping shapes remain legible at display sizes. Uppercase forms read like quick, simplified caps with cursive influence, while lowercase maintains flowing, handwritten construction and varied entry/exit strokes.
Works well for display applications where a personal, informal voice is desired—such as posters, packaging accents, social media graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. It performs best at larger sizes where the brush-like tapering and lively rhythm can be appreciated, and where small irregularities read as charm rather than noise.
The tone feels approachable and upbeat, like quick hand lettering used for notes, labels, and cheerful messaging. Its motion and brushy terminals give it an expressive, spontaneous character rather than a polished, formal script.
The design appears intended to replicate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush-pen feel—prioritizing energy, warmth, and personality over strict geometric consistency. It aims to provide a ready-made handwritten look for casual branding and expressive short-form text.
Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and slightly uneven widths that reinforce the natural, drawn feel. Spacing appears intentionally organic, producing a textured line that suits short phrases and headline-length settings more than dense, continuous reading.