Cursive Ihvi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten feel, friendly tone, informal branding, expressive caps, monoline, rounded, loopy, brushy, bouncy.
A slanted, handwritten script with smooth, monoline strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms show a lively baseline and a slightly bouncy rhythm, with generous loops in capitals and frequent soft joins between lowercase letters. Proportions are compact in the lowercase, while ascenders and capitals rise prominently, creating a clear two-level texture. Strokes maintain an even thickness overall, with subtle brush-like swelling at curves and ends that keeps the texture organic rather than mechanical.
It works best where a personal, handmade voice is desired: boutique branding, product packaging, café or lifestyle identities, and short headlines or pull quotes. It can also suit greeting cards, invitations, and social posts where legibility at display sizes and a friendly tone are more important than strict typographic uniformity.
The font reads as warm and personable, like quick marker or brush-pen handwriting. Its energetic loops and relaxed spacing give it an informal, upbeat tone that feels conversational and inviting rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to mimic natural cursive writing with a consistent pen stroke, balancing readability with expressive, loop-driven forms. Its compact lowercase and prominent ascenders/capitals suggest an aim for lively word shapes that remain clear in short-to-medium text settings.
Capitals are especially expressive, mixing simple upright structures with occasional flourish, which makes initial letters stand out well in titles. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic—rounded, open shapes with a casual, slightly uneven feel—supporting an overall cohesive, hand-drawn impression.