Script Dufo 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, social media, friendly, handcrafted, lively, romantic, approachable, handwritten feel, expressive display, signature style, modern calligraphy, brushy, looping, bouncy, rounded, swashy.
A lively, brush-pen script with connected, right-leaning forms and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper to pointed terminals, with occasional dry-brush texture and subtle wobble that reinforces a hand-drawn feel. Letterforms are compact with rounded bowls, tall ascenders, and looped descenders; capitals introduce broader gestures and light swashes that add momentum without becoming overly ornate. Spacing is fairly tight and the rhythm is bouncy, with width and stroke expansion varying from letter to letter in a natural written cadence.
Works well for short-to-medium display settings such as logos, product packaging, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It’s especially effective for headings and emphasis lines where the dynamic stroke contrast and connected flow can read as personal and expressive.
The overall tone is warm and personable, balancing casual energy with a slightly polished, signature-like elegance. Its flowing connections and confident contrast give it a celebratory, craft-forward voice suited to upbeat messaging.
Designed to emulate confident brush handwriting with smooth joins, expressive capitals, and high-contrast strokes, delivering a modern calligraphic look that feels handcrafted while remaining readable in typical display sizes.
Uppercase forms stand out through larger entry strokes and occasional flourished loops, while lowercase maintains legibility through clear counters and consistent slant. Numerals follow the same brush logic with rounded shapes and tapered ends, aligning well with the script’s informal, handwritten texture.