Script Otlom 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, craft branding, social media, quotes, friendly, playful, handmade, casual, whimsical, human warmth, casual display, handwritten charm, approachability, rounded, brushed, bouncy, informal, lively.
A lively handwritten script with rounded, brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms show a bouncy rhythm with slightly irregular stroke joins and proportions, giving an organic, drawn-on-paper feel while remaining consistent across the set. Uppercase characters are simplified and open, with gentle curves and occasional swash-like entry/exit strokes; lowercase forms lean toward a casual print-script hybrid with frequent but not continuous connections. Counters are generally generous and shapes are smooth, with a mild calligraphic modulation that reads clearly at display sizes.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten feel is desired: greeting cards, packaging labels, café menus, social graphics, and pull quotes. It works best when given a bit of breathing room, as the lively joins and rounded details are most legible at larger sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cozy, personal voice that suggests notes, invitations, and crafty branding. Its rounded forms and relaxed rhythm feel warm and conversational rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the charm of quick, confident handwriting in a polished, reusable form—balancing legibility with a personal, expressive texture for informal display typography.
Connections between letters vary in the sample text, so spacing and joins feel intentionally hand-controlled rather than mechanically uniform. Numerals match the handwritten character, using simple, curvy constructions that align visually with the alphabet.