Cursive Tedef 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, casual, friendly, dynamic, expressive, retro, handwritten feel, casual display, lively rhythm, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, looping, lively, informal.
A brisk, brush-script style with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, cursive construction. Strokes show rounded terminals and tapered joins that mimic a felt-tip or brush pen, with moderate stroke modulation rather than sharp calligraphic contrast. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with lively ascenders/descenders and occasional looped entries and exits that create a flowing rhythm. Uppercase shapes are simplified and gestural, while lowercase maintains clear cursive structure and readable counters; numerals follow the same handwritten logic with curved, open forms.
Works best for short to medium display settings where a handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, product labels, café or boutique signage, posters, and social graphics. It can also serve for emphasis in quotes or subheads, especially when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The overall tone is personable and energetic, like quick handwritten signage or a casual note with flair. Its confident slant and bouncy curves feel upbeat and approachable, leaning toward a slightly vintage, hand-lettered sensibility rather than formal script elegance.
Designed to emulate quick, confident cursive lettering with brush-pen softness—prioritizing personality and motion over strict geometric regularity. The goal appears to be an easygoing, legible script that reads clearly at display sizes while retaining a hand-drawn charm.
Texture is smooth and uniform, with few abrupt corners; curves dominate and give lines a continuous, swept motion. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a handwritten way, which contributes to the informal cadence in longer text.