Script Abdaw 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, quotes, invitations, playful, friendly, handmade, retro, whimsical, handmade feel, warmth, expressive display, casual elegance, brushy, bouncy, monoline feel, tapered, looped.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and crisp thick–thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, rounded terminals, and occasional small curls that suggest quick pen lifts. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow with simple looped structures, while lowercase characters keep a compact x-height and rely on ascenders/descenders for rhythm. Connections are intermittent rather than fully continuous, giving words a natural, hand-drawn cadence with slightly uneven stroke behavior that reads intentional and expressive.
Well-suited for boutique branding, packaging, and labels where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also works nicely for posters, social graphics, and quote-style headlines, and can add warmth to invitations and greeting-oriented materials when set at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a casual charm that feels handcrafted and a touch nostalgic. Its narrow, tall letterforms and quirky loops add a whimsical energy without becoming overly ornamental, making it feel approachable and conversational.
The design appears intended to capture a natural brush-script look that balances legibility with expressive, handwritten personality. It prioritizes lively rhythm, tall proportions, and decorative caps to create a distinctive voice for display-driven typography.
Capitals are prominent and decorative enough to work as initials, while the lowercase maintains a steady flow for short text. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded shapes and simple construction, aligning visually with the letterforms.