Cursive Esbab 9 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, quotes, greeting cards, branding, social graphics, romantic, airy, handmade, lively, elegant, handwritten charm, signature feel, modern elegance, personal tone, looping, monoline, tall ascenders, long descenders, open counters.
A flowing script with a fine, pen-like line and gently swelling curves. Letterforms are tall and slender with pronounced ascenders and descenders, and a consistent rightward slant that keeps lines moving forward. Connections are common in lowercase, but the rhythm stays light and open, with generous interior spaces and smooth, continuous strokes. Capitals are simplified and elongated, often using single-stroke constructions and occasional cross-strokes that read like quick pen lifts rather than rigid structure.
This style works best for short to medium text where a handwritten voice is desired—invitation suites, greeting cards, pull quotes, product packaging accents, and lifestyle branding. It is especially effective in headlines and display settings, and as a complementary script paired with a clean sans for contrast.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like a neat handwritten note with a touch of sophistication. Its slender build and looping forms lend a romantic, airy feel, while the brisk slant and quick terminals keep it energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture quick, confident penmanship with a refined, contemporary polish. It prioritizes fluid motion, tall proportions, and expressive loops to create a distinctive signature-like texture in running text and titles.
Spacing and joins create an uneven, organic cadence typical of handwriting, with some letters extending well above or below the line for expressive texture. Numerals match the script’s lightness and slant, keeping a cohesive handwritten look in mixed text.