Cursive Sikat 9 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, posters, playful, friendly, crafty, casual, warm, hand-lettered feel, friendly display, expressive scripting, casual emphasis, brushy, looping, bouncy, rounded, expressive.
A lively brush-script with connected cursive construction, rounded terminals, and pronounced stroke modulation that mimics a pressure-sensitive pen. Letterforms lean forward with a buoyant baseline rhythm and compact proportions, while tall ascenders and generous loops add vertical energy. Strokes transition from thick downstrokes to fine hairline connectors, with occasional tapered entry/exit strokes and soft, ink-like edges. Uppercase characters are simplified and flowing, designed to blend into word shapes rather than stand as rigid caps.
Well-suited to short, expressive copy such as logos, product packaging, café menus, quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It performs best in headlines and subheads where the high-contrast brush texture and looping connections can be appreciated without crowding.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with a handmade charm that feels conversational and approachable. Its looping joins and bouncy rhythm suggest informal confidence—more crafty and celebratory than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture a modern brush-lettered look—fluid, connected, and expressive—optimized for lively display typography that feels hand-made and personal.
Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing sturdy downstrokes with delicate curves for a cohesive texture in mixed text. The overall texture is dark and punchy at display sizes, while the thin connectors and tight counters can become visually busy if set too small or tightly spaced.