Cursive Daloz 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, social posts, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, personal, approachable, handwritten realism, personal tone, casual branding, lightheartedness, looping, upright slant, monoline feel, rounded terminals, lively rhythm.
A casual handwritten script with a steady, pen-drawn stroke and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are slim and slightly slanted, with tall ascenders and descenders that add a wiry, airy texture on the line. Connections appear frequently in lowercase, while capitals remain more standalone and simplified, keeping the overall rhythm loose rather than formal. Counters are modest and open, and spacing is a bit irregular in a natural way, reinforcing the hand-rendered character.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a personable handwritten feel is desired—greeting cards, lifestyle packaging, social graphics, informal invitations, and quote-style headlines. It’s especially effective when given generous line spacing so the tall ascenders and descenders can breathe.
The tone feels friendly and personal, like neat journaling or a quick handwritten note. Its looping strokes and relaxed pacing give it a light, upbeat voice that reads as informal and approachable rather than polished or ceremonial.
Designed to emulate quick, confident handwriting with a consistent pen pressure and lively, slightly connected flow. The narrow, looping construction prioritizes a conversational, everyday feel suitable for modern casual branding and personal messaging.
Uppercase forms are narrow and straightforward, while the lowercase introduces more loops and entry/exit strokes, creating a more expressive texture in running text. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple shapes and occasional curls that match the script’s movement.