Cursive Rubid 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, display impact, casual tone, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looping, expressive.
A lively, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and a slightly right-leaning, forward rhythm. Strokes show a clear pressure pattern, with thicker downstrokes and lighter connecting strokes that keep forms fluid without becoming overly ornate. Letterforms are compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and a gently irregular baseline and spacing that preserve a natural handwritten cadence. Counters stay fairly open for a script, while occasional tight joins and tapered exits add speed and gesture.
Well-suited for branding and packaging that benefits from a personable, handcrafted voice, as well as posters, social graphics, and short headlines. It performs best when given room to breathe—medium-to-large sizes and slightly generous line spacing help preserve the lively joins and loops.
The font reads warm and informal, with a buoyant energy that feels personal and conversational. Its confident, inky strokes and soft curves suggest friendliness and spontaneity rather than precision or formality.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering in a compact script that stays legible while retaining hand-made character. The emphasis appears to be on bold, friendly impact for display text rather than long-form reading.
Uppercase forms are simple and monoline-like in construction compared to the more connected lowercase, helping headings feel bold without excessive flourish. Numerals follow the same brushy logic and maintain consistent color, making them comfortable alongside text. The overall texture is dark and even at display sizes, while the natural irregularities keep it distinctly hand-drawn.