Cursive Ipmes 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, greeting cards, quotes, casual, friendly, airy, lively, personal, handwritten feel, casual voice, everyday script, informal display, monoline, loopy, organic, sketchy, upright slant.
A relaxed handwritten script with a consistent, pen-like monoline stroke and a steady rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and lightly looped, with rounded terminals, soft joins, and occasional open apertures that keep the texture breathable. Capitals are simple and slightly taller than the lowercase, leaning toward handwritten print with cursive influence, while lowercase forms use quick, single-stroke construction and minimal ornament. Numerals match the same informal rhythm, with smooth curves and uncomplicated shapes.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, human touch is desired—such as lifestyle branding, packaging accents, social graphics, greeting cards, invitations, and quote treatments. It is especially effective as a secondary voice paired with a clean sans for contrast.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, like quick note-taking with a confident hand. Its light, flowing motion reads friendly and conversational rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture an everyday, modern handwriting look—quick, legible, and expressive—while maintaining enough consistency to function reliably in display text and short passages.
Spacing is slightly irregular in a naturalistic way, contributing to an authentic handwritten cadence in words and longer lines. Curves are emphasized over sharp corners, and several letters show subtle entry/exit strokes that help text feel continuous without becoming overly connected or ornate.