Script Kidos 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding stationery, logotypes, headlines, certificates, elegant, formal, vintage, romantic, refined, formal pen script, decorative capitals, display emphasis, classic elegance, swashy, calligraphic, flowing, looped, pointed terminals.
A slanted, calligraphic script with connected lowercase forms and prominent entry/exit strokes that create a continuous rhythm across words. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered hairlines and heavier downstrokes, and many letters finish in sharp, flicked terminals. Capitals are more ornamental and looped, with generous swashes and curved joins that contrast with the relatively compact, narrow body of the text. The x-height is visually small against tall ascenders and deep descenders, giving the line a vertical, graceful cadence; figures follow the same italic stress with curved forms and light, tapering terminals.
This style suits display contexts where elegance and personality are desired—wedding and event invitations, greeting cards, certificates, and boutique branding. It also works well for short headlines or logo wordmarks where the swashed capitals and connected rhythm can be featured without crowding.
The overall tone is polished and ceremonial, evoking traditional penmanship used for invitations and classic branding. Its lively swashes and high-contrast strokes add a romantic, old-world sophistication, while the consistent slant and flowing connections keep the texture smooth and animated.
The design appears intended to mimic formal, right-slanted pen calligraphy with expressive capitals and smooth, connected lowercase for a cohesive handwritten look. Its contrast and swash behavior suggest an emphasis on refined display typography rather than dense, small-size reading.
At text size the hairlines can become delicate, so the design reads best when given enough scale and spacing to preserve its crisp contrast. The ornate capitals draw attention and can dominate a line, making them especially suited to initials, short names, and headline-style settings.