Cursive Apbus 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, invitations, greeting cards, friendly, casual, lively, playful, personal, handmade feel, quick writing, informal clarity, expressive rhythm, brushy, tapered, looping, airy, expressive.
The letterforms are built from brush-like strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals that suggest a pen or marker lifted and reapplied. Forms are generally upright with tall ascenders and descenders, while the lowercase stays comparatively small, creating a compact midline and lots of vertical movement. Connections appear intermittently in the lowercase, producing a semi-joined rhythm where words flow but individual letters still show distinct, handwritten shapes.
It suits lifestyle and craft branding, social media graphics, invitations, greeting cards, packaging accents, and headline treatments where a human, handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for short quotes or labels, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting text to maintain readability at smaller sizes.
This font feels lively and personal, with the cadence of quick, confident handwriting. Its mix of smooth loops and occasional sharp turns gives it an energetic, friendly tone that reads as informal and approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of real handwriting while keeping shapes recognizable in continuous text. Contrast and tapering add a calligraphic sparkle, and the tall proportions help the script stand out in short phrases and headings where personality is a priority.
Uppercase letters read like standalone handwritten capitals with simplified structures, while the lowercase provides most of the flow through loops (notably in g, j, y) and occasional joining strokes. Numerals keep the same handwritten contrast and feel, making them suitable for casual dates, prices, or numbering in display contexts.