Script Abnad 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, playful, whimsical, romantic, vintage, calligraphic flair, decorative initials, expressive display, personal warmth, calligraphic, swashy, looping, bouncy, monoline-to-shaded.
A flowing script with a rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics a pointed-pen or brush rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and lively, with frequent entry/exit strokes, looped ascenders/descenders, and occasional swashy terminals that curl into small hooks or teardrops. The texture alternates between delicate hairlines and fuller downstrokes, creating an airy color on the page while still reading as a cohesive hand. Uppercase forms are more decorative and variable, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive flow with compact counters and tight spacing.
Well suited to wedding and event invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It performs best for short headlines, names, pull quotes, and emphasized phrases where its swashes and contrast can be appreciated. For longer passages, generous leading and careful tracking help maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels graceful and personable, blending refined calligraphy with a light, friendly bounce. Flourished capitals and soft looping terminals add a romantic, slightly nostalgic character without becoming overly formal. The rhythm suggests handwritten warmth suitable for expressive, celebratory messaging.
Designed to evoke a polished handwritten script with calligraphic contrast and decorative capitals, aiming for an expressive, upscale feel that remains approachable. The combination of narrow forms, looping strokes, and swashy terminals indicates an intention to create distinctive word-shapes and eye-catching initials for display use.
Several capitals show distinctive, standalone silhouettes with decorative loops that can draw attention in initials. Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and slanted stance, with simple shapes enlivened by subtle tapering and curved terminals. The very small lowercase proportions relative to ascenders/descenders make line spacing an important consideration in text settings.