Script Eknuw 9 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, retro, confident, playful, luxe, energetic, signage feel, brand voice, display impact, handcrafted look, brush, swashy, compact, slanted, rounded.
A slanted brush-script with compact proportions and a rhythmic, calligraphic stroke. Letterforms show pressure-driven modulation with thick downstrokes, tapered hairline entries, and rounded terminals that often end in soft teardrop flicks. Capitals are more expressive and slightly swashy, while lowercase maintains a steady cursive flow with occasional partial joins and lively entry/exit strokes. Numerals echo the same brush logic, mixing sturdy stems with curved, tapered finishes for a cohesive texture in text.
Well-suited to short display settings where personality and impact matter—logos, product packaging, posters, and promotional headlines. It can also work for punchy pull quotes or social graphics where the dense, slanted rhythm helps the message feel fast and expressive.
The overall tone feels upbeat and self-assured, combining a vintage sign-painting sensibility with a polished, modern punch. Its bold, glossy brush forms read as friendly and celebratory, leaning toward expressive branding rather than quiet editorial typography.
The design appears intended to capture the look of confident brush lettering used in signage and advertising, balancing flourished capitals with a more controlled lowercase to keep words readable while still feeling handcrafted.
The compact width and strong diagonal create a dense, forward-moving color on the line. Curves are emphasized throughout (notably in rounded bowls and looped forms), and the contrast between thick strokes and fine tapers adds sparkle at display sizes.