Script Nafu 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, refined, vintage, expressive, calligraphic feel, formal elegance, display impact, handwritten charm, calligraphic, swashy, flowing, looped, slanted.
A flowing cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and sharp thick–thin modulation reminiscent of pointed-pen calligraphy. Strokes taper into fine hairlines and end in crisp, angled terminals, while entry and exit strokes often extend into gentle swashes. Letterforms are narrow and tall in proportion, with long ascenders and descenders and a compact lowercase body that creates an airy, delicate rhythm. The overall texture is lively and handwritten, with subtle variation in stroke weight and curvature that keeps words looking organic rather than mechanical.
Well suited for wedding suites, event invitations, greeting cards, and boutique branding where an elegant script voice is desired. It also works effectively for product packaging accents, logos/wordmarks, and short headlines or pull quotes that benefit from a refined, calligraphic flourish.
The tone feels graceful and intimate, balancing formality with a personal handwritten warmth. Its high-contrast strokes and sweeping movement suggest classic stationery and celebratory lettering, giving text a polished, romantic character.
Designed to emulate formal handwritten calligraphy with pronounced contrast and expressive swashes, aiming for a sophisticated script that feels celebratory and premium. The proportions and rhythm prioritize elegance and gesture over utilitarian text setting, positioning it as a display-forward cursive for curated moments.
Uppercase forms lean toward decorative initials with prominent loops and curved spines, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive ductus that reads smoothly in phrases. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and slant, helping mixed-content settings feel cohesive. The thinnest hairlines and tight internal spaces suggest best performance at display sizes or in situations with good print/screen quality.