Script Akbab 9 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, branding, social media, packaging, whimsical, romantic, playful, crafty, friendly, hand-lettered feel, friendly tone, decorative script, headline voice, monoline, looping, bouncy, casual, quirky.
A lively handwritten script with a mostly monoline feel, punctuated by occasional thickened strokes that mimic pressure changes. Letterforms are tall and slender with long ascenders and descenders, narrow bowls, and gently right-leaning rhythm. Many capitals are simplified and upright in structure, while lowercase forms introduce more loops and entry/exit strokes, giving the line a continuous, flowing texture. Spacing appears airy and irregular in a natural way, with stroke endings that taper softly and curves that stay open rather than tightly closed.
Works well for short to medium headlines where a handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social posts, and boutique brand marks. It can also suit packaging labels and craft-related materials, especially when paired with a calm sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, like neat brush-pen journaling or boutique packaging lettering. Its looping forms and tall proportions create a slightly romantic, whimsical mood without feeling overly formal. The rhythm reads expressive and handmade, suited to friendly, human-forward messaging.
Likely designed to emulate a neat, modern hand-lettered script with approachable charm and decorative loops, prioritizing personality and a natural writing rhythm over strict typographic regularity. The tall, narrow construction helps it feel elegant while still casual and handmade.
Uppercase and lowercase have noticeably different personalities: capitals often act like simple, tall initials, while the lowercase carries most of the script connectivity and flourish. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with open curves and occasional swashy terminals that keep figures consistent with the text color.