Cursive Nelan 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, personal, modern, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, quick brush, fluid, brushed, looping, slanted, monoline-ish.
A slanted, handwritten script with a smooth, brush-pen rhythm and gently tapered terminals. Strokes are mostly rounded and continuous, with occasional lifts that create a semi-connected flow rather than fully joined cursive throughout. Capitals are tall and open with simple looped structures, while the lowercase shows compact bowls, quick entry/exit strokes, and long, swinging ascenders/descenders that add motion. Overall spacing is relatively tight and the letterforms feel slightly condensed, with a consistent, informal texture across words and lines.
This style suits short-to-medium display text where personality matters: brand signatures, product labels, café menus, event materials, and social posts. It can also work for headings, pull quotes, and accent text paired with a neutral sans for longer reading.
The font reads as warm and conversational, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes, labels, or casual correspondence. Its energetic slant and elastic curves give it a lively, upbeat tone that feels approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of natural, quick brush handwriting with enough consistency for repeatable typesetting. It balances legibility with expressive movement, aiming for a personable script that adds character without heavy ornament.
Distinctive looped forms appear in letters like g, y, and j, and several capitals feature understated swashes without becoming overly decorative. Numerals share the same handwritten angle and rounded stroke endings, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text.