Script Hylaz 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, signage, headlines, invitations, friendly, retro, cheerful, inviting, casual, handcrafted charm, friendly display, signature feel, vintage flair, connected, looped, rounded, smooth, bouncy.
A flowing connected script with rounded forms, generous loops, and softly tapered terminals. Strokes maintain an even, inky presence with smooth curves and a consistent rightward slant, giving the line a continuous rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with lively ascenders/descenders and occasional entry/exit swashes that keep words knitting together cleanly. Numerals echo the same cursive logic, with simple, legible shapes and subtle curl details.
Well-suited for logos and brand marks that want an approachable, handcrafted feel, as well as packaging, café/retail signage, and social media graphics. It also works nicely for invitations, greeting cards, and short headline lines where its continuous connections and looped capitals can be featured at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, like confident everyday handwriting dressed up with a touch of vintage sign-painting charm. Its bouncy rhythm and looped capitals project friendliness and ease, making text feel conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to provide a polished, readable cursive that captures the charm of hand-drawn lettering while staying consistent enough for set text in short bursts. Decorative capitals and smooth joins suggest a focus on display use where personality and flow matter as much as legibility.
Capitals feature prominent internal loops and decorative joins that add personality without becoming overly ornate. The baseline movement is steady, and counters stay open enough to preserve clarity in longer phrases, while the connected structure gives headings a cohesive, signature-like presence.