Cursive Baraf 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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A flowing, pen-written script with slender strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation that suggests a calligraphic tool. Letterforms lean forward with a lively, bouncing rhythm, mixing connected cursive behavior with occasional breaks between characters. Ascenders are tall and prominent, while lowercase bodies stay compact, giving the line a light, vertical emphasis. Terminals are rounded and tapered, and many capitals feature generous entry/exit swashes and open loops that keep counters airy even where strokes overlap.
Best suited to headlines and short phrases where the tall ascenders and swashy capitals can shine—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or signature-style sign-offs when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The font reads as playful and personable while still feeling polished, like neat handwriting used for special notes. Its animated capitals and springy joins add charm and spontaneity, lending a boutique, celebratory tone rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, modern cursive handwriting with a calligraphic edge—pairing expressive capitals and looping strokes with a clean, legible lowercase for decorative display typography.
Capitals are especially decorative and attention-grabbing, with distinct looped structures that create a strong initial-letter presence. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simplified, slightly stylized forms that match the script’s rhythm and stroke contrast. Spacing appears intentionally loose for a handwritten feel, helping the thin hairlines remain clear at display sizes.