Cursive Baked 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, handcrafted, lively, handwritten feel, modern script, personality, casual display, expressive contrast, brushy, looped, rounded, bouncy, expressive.
A compact, right-leaning script with a brush-pen feel and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper to sharp terminals and swell through curves, with frequent loops in ascenders and capitals and occasional open counters that keep forms airy. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and spacing, giving a natural handwritten rhythm while maintaining consistent baseline behavior. Numerals and capitals echo the same calligraphic contrast and tapered entries, reading clearly at display sizes.
Well-suited to short, expressive text such as logos, product labels, greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics where a personal handwritten voice is desired. It also works for pull quotes and display headings, especially when ample tracking and line spacing are used to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, personal energy typical of quick brush lettering. Its lively loops and soft curves suggest informality and friendliness rather than formality or restraint.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush-script handwriting with a spirited, hand-drawn cadence. It prioritizes personality and visual momentum—through loops, tapered terminals, and contrast—over strict uniformity, aiming to deliver an informal, crafted look in display typography.
Connections between letters appear intermittent—some characters link smoothly while others break into discrete strokes—creating a semi-connected cursive texture. The dotted i/j and rounded bowls contribute to an easygoing texture, while the strong contrast adds punch in headings.