Cursive Bybuf 9 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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A delicate cursive script with a right-leaning, calligraphic rhythm and smooth, continuous stroke flow. Letterforms are tall and slender, with long ascenders and descenders, small counters, and frequent looped entries and exits. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapering terminals, creating a light, airy texture; connections are fluid but not rigidly uniform, which adds a handwritten, organic cadence. Capitals are more expressive and swashy, while lowercase maintains a consistent, narrow vertical emphasis and compact bowls.
This font works best for short to medium-length display settings where its delicate contrast and flourishes can be appreciated—such as invitations, wedding or event collateral, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and social graphics. It is most effective at larger sizes and with generous line spacing to preserve clarity in the fine details.
The overall tone feels graceful and intimate, with a slightly playful, storybook charm. Its fine hairlines and looping joins read as romantic and personal, suited to expressive messaging rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate refined, fast calligraphy: a slender handwritten script that balances elegance with informality through flowing joins, tapered terminals, and expressive capitals. Its emphasis on verticality and flourish suggests a focus on decorative wordmarks and signature-style typography.
The numerals and several capitals include gentle curls and soft hooks that match the script’s looping logic, keeping the set visually cohesive. Spacing appears relatively tight, and the tall proportions make the line silhouette lively, with noticeable vertical motion from the extended ascenders/descenders.