Script Esrad 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, energetic, friendly, casual, retro, confident, handwritten voice, display impact, signature feel, casual branding, brushy, rounded, slanted, compact, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-like script with compact proportions and a lively, bouncing baseline. Strokes are heavy and smooth with rounded terminals, showing subtle modulation typical of a marker or brush but staying visually even overall. Letterforms lean forward with simplified joins, mixing connected cursive behavior with occasional breaks for clarity, and maintaining a consistent, rhythmic texture across words. The uppercase is bold and expressive, while the lowercase is more tightly set and loop-driven, creating a dense, animated word shape.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as logos, brand marks, packaging callouts, poster headlines, and social media graphics. It also works well for quotes, invitations with a casual tone, and product labels where an expressive handwritten voice is desired.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with the quick, handwritten feel of a confident signature. Its forward slant and thick strokes give it a punchy, optimistic tone that feels informal and approachable rather than delicate or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, bold brush handwriting—prioritizing personality, momentum, and solid fill over intricate calligraphic detail. Its consistent weight and compact cursive structure aim to deliver strong readability in display settings while retaining a spontaneous, hand-drawn character.
Spacing is naturally tight, especially in lowercase, which helps create a cohesive script line but can make long passages feel dense at small sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten energy with rounded, simplified forms that suit display use.