Cursive Ifmi 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, book covers, posters, romantic, expressive, whimsical, artisanal, elegant, handwritten charm, signature feel, expressive display, brush lettering, brushy, tapered, calligraphic, lively, irregular.
A slanted, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are tall and compact, with narrow proportions and lively, variable stroke shapes that suggest quick, confident writing. Curves are slightly angular in places, and terminals often finish in sharp points or soft flicks; counters are tight and the rhythm is energetic rather than mechanically even. Uppercase forms show prominent entry strokes and long, sweeping diagonals, while lowercase remains small with minimal bowl width and restrained loops.
This style works best for short to medium display text where character and motion are more important than strict uniformity—such as invitations, boutique branding, packaging labels, book covers, and headlines on posters. It can also serve well for quotes or pull-cards when set with generous spacing and strong contrast against the background.
The overall tone is expressive and personal, balancing elegance with a casual, sketch-like spontaneity. It reads as handcrafted and slightly dramatic, with a poetic, old-world flair that can feel romantic or theatrical depending on context.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten brush lettering in a refined, legible display script. It prioritizes gesture, speed, and personality, offering a decorative, signature-like voice for expressive titles and identity work.
The texture is intentionally uneven, with subtle changes in stroke thickness and edge crispness that create a natural inked look. Its compact lowercase and tall ascenders emphasize vertical motion, giving words a quick, darting cadence.