Script Bodet 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, elegant, whimsical, romantic, vintage, friendly, decorative script, handwritten elegance, calligraphic flair, expressive display, looped, flowing, swashy, calligraphic, bouncy.
A flowing, right-leaning script with high-contrast strokes and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms use narrow, vertically oriented proportions with rounded terminals and frequent looped entry/exit strokes, giving the text a continuous, cursive feel even where joins are minimal. Ascenders and descenders are long and lively, with occasional swash-like curves on capitals and select lowercase, while counters stay relatively compact to preserve a refined silhouette. Numerals follow the same curving, pen-drawn logic, with smooth bowls and tapered joins that keep them visually consistent with the alphabet.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display text where its loops and contrast can be appreciated—wedding materials, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or chapter openers when set with generous spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is polished yet playful—formal enough for invitations, but with enough bounce and looping charm to feel personable and handmade. Its curving capitals and rhythmic stroke contrast evoke a classic, romantic sensibility with a lighthearted, whimsical edge.
The design appears intended to emulate a neat, calligraphy-informed handwriting style—combining elegant contrast with approachable, decorative loops for expressive display typography. It prioritizes personality and flourish over strict uniformity, creating a lively, crafted feel.
Capitals are especially decorative, featuring prominent loops and varied stroke turns that add character in display settings. The texture of a line of text appears lively due to alternating thick-and-thin strokes and the frequent use of rounded, curling terminals.