Cursive Ihjo 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, expressive, handwritten feel, casual voice, fast brush, personal tone, display impact, brushy, monoline, slanted, loose, rounded.
A lively, brush-pen style script with a consistent, low-contrast stroke and a forward slant. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with rounded terminals and slightly irregular curves that preserve a natural handwritten rhythm. Uppercase shapes are simplified and loop-light, while lowercase forms stay small and tight, with frequent joins and occasional breaks that keep the texture informal. Numerals follow the same monoline, handwritten construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Best suited for short to medium text where an informal, personal voice is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. It performs especially well at display sizes where the brushy strokes and handwritten rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, with an energetic, note-taking spontaneity. Its quick, slightly messy movement reads as authentic and conversational rather than polished or formal.
Designed to capture the speed and personality of casual handwriting in a repeatable font, emphasizing flow, slant, and a brush-pen feel. The construction favors expression and momentum over strict uniformity, aiming for a natural, human-written impression in branding and display contexts.
Spacing and connections vary in a human way, producing a bouncy baseline and a textured color across words. The very small lowercase proportion emphasizes ascenders and capitals, which can make short phrases feel punchy and dynamic while longer passages look more gestural.