Cursive Upkih 9 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, packaging, invitations, quotes, elegant, airy, romantic, fashion, expressive, signature feel, modern calligraphy, display emphasis, hand-lettered look, calligraphic, brushlike, swashy, slanted, looping.
This script has a steep rightward slant with brushlike, calligraphic construction and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper to fine hairline entry and exit points, while downstrokes swell into smooth, inky wedges, creating a lively rhythm across words. Letterforms are tall and compact with modest counters, frequent looped ascenders/descenders, and occasional long terminals that extend slightly beyond the core body, giving the text an energetic, handwritten cadence.
It works best for short, prominent text where its contrast and sweeping terminals can be appreciated—such as branding marks, boutique packaging, editorial headers, event invitations, and quote graphics. For longer passages, it is more effective in larger sizes and with generous spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is refined and stylish, with a breezy, romantic feel reminiscent of modern hand lettering. Its high-contrast brush gestures convey confidence and personality while keeping an airy sophistication suited to premium, presentation-forward design.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush calligraphy in a clean, repeatable type system, balancing expressive swashes with a consistent slant and controlled stroke weight changes. It prioritizes a fashionable handwritten signature look that remains legible in display settings.
Uppercase forms are notably gestural and sometimes more standalone in feel, while lowercase letters read as a cohesive cursive line with consistent slant and flowing joins. Numerals follow the same contrast and slanted logic, appearing sleek and handwritten rather than strictly typographic.