Cursive Tiger 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, logos, headlines, energetic, casual, playful, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, expressive script, strong impact, casual voice, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, expressive.
A compact, brush-pen script with a steady forward slant and thick, rounded strokes. Letterforms are simplified and slightly compressed, with soft terminals and minimal contrast that preserves a consistent inked feel. The rhythm is lively and a bit bouncy, with smooth curves, occasional looped strokes in the lowercase, and a generally even baseline that still retains hand-drawn irregularities. Counters are relatively small and joins are fluid, giving the overall texture a dense, confident color in text.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where its thick, brushy forms can act as a focal point—posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and expressive wordmarks. For text, it suits brief blurbs or quotes at comfortable sizes where the dense texture and tight spacing remain easy to parse.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone that feels personable and spontaneous, like quick marker lettering. Its energetic motion and chunky strokes read as approachable and fun, suited to messaging that aims to feel conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast, confident brush handwriting in a tidy, repeatable system. It prioritizes expressive motion, compact proportions, and strong presence, aiming for an informal script that feels handcrafted while staying consistent across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms are mostly standalone and gesture-like, while the lowercase shows more cursive behavior with connected-looking strokes and looped entries/descenders. Numerals share the same brushy construction and rounded finishing, helping mixed content feel cohesive.