Script Kedap 9 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, logotypes, elegant, romantic, whimsical, vintage, delicate, calligraphic feel, decorative display, expressive capitals, signature style, looped, swashy, calligraphic, flowing, ornate.
A flowing script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent forward slant. Strokes feel pen-driven, with hairline entry/exit strokes that expand into rounded, inkier downstrokes and taper back into fine terminals. Letterforms are built around tall ascenders and long, looped descenders, and many capitals feature generous curls and open bowls that create a lively rhythm across words. Spacing is uneven in a natural way, with a gentle bounce between narrow joins and wider, more expressive forms.
This style suits short, prominent text where its loops and contrast can be appreciated—such as invitations, wedding suites, greeting cards, boutique branding, and product packaging. It also works well for display lines, pull quotes, and signature-style logotypes, especially when set with ample tracking or paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is refined and decorative, balancing formal calligraphy cues with a light, playful flourish. It reads as personable and celebratory, with enough ornament to feel special without becoming overly dense.
The design appears intended to emulate graceful, handwritten calligraphy with expressive capitals and smooth, continuous movement, prioritizing charm and visual distinction in display settings.
Uppercase characters are notably more embellished than lowercase, which helps create hierarchy in titles and name-like settings. Numerals follow the same pen-contrast logic and include curled terminals that harmonize with the letterforms.