Cursive Tikay 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, branding, casual, playful, energetic, friendly, expressive, hand-lettered feel, friendly tone, fast brush, modern casual, brushy, rounded, bouncy, organic, textured.
This handwritten script has a brush-pen look with rounded terminals, compact proportions, and a forward-leaning, lively rhythm. Strokes stay mostly even in thickness with subtle swelling and tapering, suggesting a marker or brush rather than a pointed-pen model. Letterforms are simplified and slightly condensed, with tight counters and a consistent rightward slant; joins are present in the sample text, while some shapes remain loosely connected and highly gestural. Capitals are tall and assertive, with quick entry/exit strokes and occasional angular kinks that add momentum.
It works best for short to medium text where a friendly, hand-crafted impression is desired—such as packaging callouts, posters, event promos, social media graphics, and brand accents. Use generous size and line spacing to preserve clarity and let the brush texture read cleanly.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a spontaneous, hand-lettered charm that feels personable and modern. Its quick, brushy movement and bouncy spacing give it an energetic voice suited to cheerful, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering with a consistent slant and compact, punchy forms, aiming for an approachable script that feels contemporary and easygoing rather than formal. It prioritizes personality and momentum over strict calligraphic refinement.
At larger sizes the textured, hand-made edges and abrupt stroke turns read as intentional character, while at smaller sizes the tight interior spaces and condensed shapes may start to fill in. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, rounded constructions and a consistent slant that keeps them cohesive in running text.