Cursive Amkid 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invites, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, airy, modern, handwritten warmth, personal tone, expressive display, everyday script, monoline feel, bouncy baseline, looped ascenders, open counters, tall ascenders.
A lively handwritten script with a forward slant and tall, looped ascenders/descenders. Strokes show an ink-pen rhythm with tapered entries and exits and noticeably varied thickness through curves and turns, giving the letterforms a buoyant, drawn quality. Proportions are relatively compact with narrow forms and open, rounded bowls; capitals are simple and upright-leaning with occasional looped construction, while lowercase forms maintain a consistent, flowing ductus. Spacing stays breathable in words, and the numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, rounded shapes and minimal ornament.
Well suited to branding accents, packaging callouts, social posts, greeting cards, and invitations where a personal, handwritten feel is desired. It performs best in headlines, short quotations, and display-sized text where the looping strokes and lively rhythm can remain clear.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, like quick, confident note-taking or a personal message. It reads as friendly and contemporary rather than formal, with enough flourish to feel expressive while keeping an easygoing, conversational voice.
Designed to capture an informal, pen-written script with a clean, contemporary polish—balancing quick handwritten energy with consistent shapes for reliable word-setting in display contexts.
Connectivity is mostly continuous in lowercase, but joins remain light and flexible, allowing the script to feel natural rather than overly rigid. Several forms emphasize long vertical strokes and generous loops, which adds personality at larger sizes and in short phrases.