Cursive Esgut 9 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, invitations, airy, casual, expressive, youthful, elegant, handwritten feel, personal tone, display styling, signature look, monoline, calligraphic, looping, slanted, tall.
A slender, handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and tall, streamlined letterforms. Strokes feel largely monoline with subtle pressure-like swelling at curves and terminals, and many letters are built from single, continuous gestures. Capitals are simplified and swooping, while lowercase forms are narrow with tight counters, frequent entry/exit strokes, and occasional looped ascenders and descenders. Spacing and widths vary naturally, creating a lively rhythm that reads like quick pen writing rather than rigid lettering.
This font suits short to medium lines where a handwritten signature style is desired—logos, boutique branding, product labels, invitations, and social media graphics. It also works well for pull quotes, headings, and light editorial accents when paired with a neutral sans for body text.
The overall tone is light and personal, balancing relaxed informality with a refined, fashion-forward elegance. Its quick, fluid motion suggests spontaneity and friendliness, while the tall proportions and clean curves keep it feeling polished rather than messy.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident penmanship in a clean, contemporary way—prioritizing gesture, speed, and personality while remaining legible at display sizes.
Joins between letters appear intermittent, so words can alternate between connected and lightly separated forms, enhancing a natural handwriting feel. Numerals follow the same thin, flowing construction with soft curves and open shapes, suited to casual contexts where character matters more than strict uniformity.