Script Egmij 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, social media, greeting cards, children’s, crafts, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, whimsical, approachability, handcrafted feel, display readability, playful tone, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, looped ascenders.
A lively, handwritten script with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush-pen texture. Letterforms show gentle irregularities and a buoyant baseline rhythm, with generous curves, teardrop-like joins, and occasional looped ascenders/descenders in the lowercase. Capitals are simplified and monoline-like in construction compared to the more cursive lowercase, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Spacing and widths vary naturally, reinforcing an organic, hand-drawn feel while remaining legible in short to mid-length text.
Well-suited for packaging, labels, and small brand marks that benefit from a friendly handwritten voice. It also works nicely for invitations, greeting cards, posters, and social media graphics where a casual, upbeat tone is desired. For best results, use at display sizes or for short text where its natural irregularities add charm without impacting readability.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, personal character reminiscent of casual lettering for notes, crafts, and upbeat branding. Its rounded shapes and bouncy movement read as cheerful and informal rather than elegant or formal.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering while staying consistent enough for repeated use in branding and display copy. Its mix of approachable cursive lowercase and simplified capitals suggests versatility for playful headlines and informal messaging.
Lowercase forms lean into cursive behavior (notably looped forms like f, g, y, and z), while several capitals appear more print-like, which can create an intentionally eclectic, handmade look. Numerals are simple and rounded, matching the stroke weight and soft finishing used throughout.