Cursive Tikad 9 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, branding, playful, casual, energetic, handmade, retro, handwritten feel, display impact, informal tone, signage style, friendly branding, brushy, chunky, compact, inked, bouncy.
A compact, brush-lettered script with dense strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a marker or loaded brush. Letterforms show noticeable irregularity in stroke edges and width, with a bouncy baseline and uneven rhythm that keep the texture lively. Curves are generous and rounded, counters are tight, and joins are often implied rather than fully connected, giving the writing an informal, quick-drawn feel. Uppercase characters read as simplified, poster-like caps that pair with a more cursive lowercase, and the numerals match the same thick, hand-inked construction.
This style works best for short display settings—posters, packaging callouts, storefront-style signage, social graphics, and brand marks that want an approachable handmade voice. It can also be effective for pull quotes or titles where a bold handwritten texture is desired, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and spontaneous, like bold handwriting on a sign or a note. Its lively bounce and chunky strokes push it toward fun, upbeat messaging with a slightly retro, hand-painted flavor.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of bold brush or marker handwriting while remaining legible and consistent enough for display typography. Its simplified connections and compact proportions aim for punchy readability and a strong graphic presence rather than formal penmanship.
The font’s strong texture comes from its intentionally uneven outlines and pressure-like modulation, which creates a dark, graphic color on the page. Spacing appears tight and compact, and the lowercase features distinctive, loopless cursive forms with occasional exaggerated descenders that add personality.