Cursive Utbud 4 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, logotypes, headlines, packaging, expressive, energetic, dramatic, vintage, confident, handcrafted feel, display impact, brush calligraphy, retro flair, fast motion, brushy, swashy, angular, slanted, textured.
An expressive, slanted script with a brush-pen feel, showing crisp, high-contrast thick-and-thin strokes and sharp, tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and forward-leaning with a lively baseline rhythm; joins appear implied and flowing, even when individual characters remain distinct. Strokes frequently end in pointed flicks and wedge-like finishes, giving capitals and descenders a punchy, calligraphic snap. Overall spacing is tight and the silhouettes are dynamic, with occasional roughened edges that suggest dry-brush texture.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its contrast and brush texture can read clearly—posters, display headlines, branding marks, packaging, and apparel graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or short subheads when set with generous size and breathing room.
The font conveys a bold, energetic handwriting tone—confident and slightly dramatic—evoking signage, retro titling, and expressive personal lettering. Its brisk slant and sharp brush terminals create momentum and a sense of urgency, while the calligraphic contrast adds a touch of flair and theatrics.
Designed to emulate fast, confident brush calligraphy in a compact, forward-leaning script, prioritizing visual impact and expressive stroke movement over quiet neutrality. The forms aim to deliver a handcrafted look that feels bold and promotional, with decorative capitals for attention-grabbing titles.
Capitals are especially decorative, with assertive entry strokes and occasional swash-like extensions, while lowercase forms keep a compact, rhythmic cadence. Numerals follow the same brush logic with slanted forms and tapered ends, aligning visually with the letters for cohesive headline use.