Cursive Velu 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social, invitations, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, playful, handwritten feel, brush energy, casual display, personal tone, signature style, brushy, slanted, looping, dynamic, textured.
A lively brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and high-contrast strokes that shift from sharp, tapered entries to fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with tight counters and a quick, continuous rhythm that suggests fast handwriting. Terminals are often pointed or flicked, and stroke edges show slight texture and irregularity typical of marker/brush lettering. Uppercase forms are simplified and gestural, while lowercase keeps a consistent, flowing ductus with occasional joining behavior implied by the stroke flow.
Well-suited for short to medium display settings where a handcrafted voice is desired—logos, product labels, café menus, event materials, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or emphasis lines, especially when paired with a calm sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, like a personal note or handwritten headline. Its sweeping curves and brisk cadence convey warmth and approachability, while the bold brush pressure adds confidence and a bit of drama.
Designed to mimic confident brush handwriting with an italicized, high-energy flow, prioritizing personality and movement over strict formal consistency. The emphasis appears to be on creating an expressive, contemporary script that stands out in headlines and branded phrases.
The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with angled stress and tapered starts that keep them visually aligned with the letters. In running text, the pronounced slant and compact spacing create a strong forward momentum, making the face read best when given a bit of breathing room.