Cursive Tided 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, brand marks, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, lively, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, approachable tone, modern casual, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, dynamic.
A lively brush-script with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that mimic marker or brush pressure. Letterforms are strongly slanted with a bouncy baseline feel, compact counters, and simplified, loop-leaning construction. Caps read as brisk, gesture-driven shapes rather than formal calligraphic forms, while the lowercase maintains a quick handwritten rhythm with single-story structures and occasional tight joins. Numerals follow the same energetic, handwritten logic, with curved, slightly irregular silhouettes that keep the texture consistent in mixed text.
Works best for short to medium-length display settings where personality is the priority—headlines, packaging callouts, café or boutique branding, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also support accent text or pull quotes when paired with a calmer sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick hand lettering for notes, menus, or social posts. Its brisk strokes and rounded forms give it an approachable, contemporary casualness, with just enough flourish to feel expressive without becoming ornate.
Designed to capture the speed and warmth of brushy handwriting in a clean, repeatable digital form. The goal appears to be an expressive, modern script that feels friendly and spontaneous while staying bold enough to hold up in prominent display use.
The strong slant and heavy stroke mass create a dark, energetic color on the page, especially in longer lines. Spacing appears intentionally snug and rhythm-forward, favoring a cohesive script texture over strict regularity, which enhances the handmade character.