Cursive Upnan 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, logotypes, packaging, elegant, romantic, whimsical, vintage, personal, personal tone, decorative caps, calligraphic feel, expressive headlines, stationery use, flowing, calligraphic, looping, airy, graceful.
A flowing script with a pronounced rightward slant and calligraphic, pen-like contrast. Strokes move between hairline joins and fuller downstrokes, producing an airy texture and lively rhythm. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with long ascenders/descenders, frequent loops, and open counters that keep the page light. Connections are intermittent rather than fully continuous, giving the writing a slightly formal, practiced feel while maintaining handwritten spontaneity.
Well-suited for invitations, announcements, greeting cards, and boutique branding where a personal, elegant script is desirable. It can work effectively in short headlines, product names, and logotype-style settings, and as an accent font on packaging or social graphics where its distinctive capitals can lead.
The overall tone is graceful and personable, balancing refined calligraphy with an informal handwritten charm. Its sweeping capitals and looping extenders evoke romance and a hint of vintage stationery, while the uneven width and lively stroke endings add warmth and individuality.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident pen script—combining calligraphic contrast with handwritten variability to create expressive word shapes. It prioritizes charm and personality over strict uniformity, using looping strokes and dramatic capitals to make brief phrases feel special.
Uppercase forms are especially expressive, with broad entry/exit strokes and decorative curves that create strong word-shape personality. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, leaning and looping to match the letter rhythm, and punctuation appears designed to sit lightly without disrupting the flow.