Cursive Terak 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, warm, retro, handwritten warmth, casual display, friendly branding, expressive script, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, informal.
A lively cursive hand with a forward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes are rounded and slightly tapered at terminals, with smooth curves and intermittent joins that keep words flowing without becoming overly continuous. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, tall ascenders/descenders, and soft, swelling bowls that create a bouncy baseline rhythm. Capitals are simplified and legible, pairing well with the more looped, rhythmic lowercase.
Works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, human voice is desired—such as logos, product packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, quotes, and social media graphics. It is especially effective in headlines, callouts, and names where its cursive rhythm can carry the design without needing extensive typographic support.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, evoking quick, confident handwriting used for friendly notes or signage. Its rounded forms and energetic slant read as personable and optimistic rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to deliver an easygoing, handwritten script that feels bold and confident while remaining readable in common display sizes. The intent appears to balance expressive brush-like movement with simple, consistent letter construction for practical everyday use.
Counters stay fairly open for a script style, helping clarity in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with curved shapes and consistent stroke energy, matching the alphabet without feeling like a separate design.