Cursive Figis 9 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, headlines, invitations, quotes, packaging, airy, lively, casual, elegant, expressive, handwritten charm, personal tone, space-saving, modern script, monoline, loopy, ascending, slanted, open.
A slanted, pen-like script with a clean single-stroke feel and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are tall and slender with long ascenders and descenders, compact lowercase bodies, and a rhythmic, slightly springy baseline. Curves are open and looped—especially in rounded capitals and descending letters—while joins and cross-strokes stay light and quick, keeping counters clear and the overall texture uncluttered. Numerals follow the same handwritten cadence, with narrow figures and soft, continuous curves.
Best suited for short to medium text where a handwritten personality is desired: signatures, invitations, greeting cards, brand tags, packaging accents, social graphics, and pull quotes. It performs particularly well at larger sizes where the tall proportions and looping forms can breathe and remain distinct.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone with a touch of polish—like neat handwriting done quickly but confidently. Its airy spacing and elongated strokes add a breezy elegance, making it feel friendly and expressive rather than formal or rigid.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, stylish handwriting with consistent stroke behavior and a streamlined, modern script silhouette. Its narrow, elongated construction suggests a goal of fitting graceful handwritten character into tight spaces while maintaining an elegant, readable flow.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often built from sweeping single strokes that stand out in short phrases. The lowercase is simpler and more restrained, supporting legibility while still retaining handwritten quirks such as varied entry/exit angles and occasional looped structures.