Cursive Tolab 4 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, retro, warm, handwritten feel, brush lettering, expressive display, friendly voice, casual branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looped, energetic.
A compact, brush-pen cursive with rounded terminals and subtly tapered strokes that suggest pressure changes. Letterforms are upright-to-right-leaning with a lively, uneven rhythm and slightly irregular contours that keep the texture hand-made. Uppercase characters are simple and loop-influenced rather than formal, and the lowercase shows frequent joins with tall ascenders, soft bowls, and occasional extended entry/exit strokes. Counters are generally open, and overall spacing reads tight and continuous, producing a dense script color in text.
Best suited for short, expressive text such as logos, product names, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It also works for invitations or casual event materials where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, and benefits from generous size and breathing room to preserve clarity.
The tone is personable and informal, with a cheerful, handwritten confidence that feels conversational rather than ceremonial. Its bouncy motion and brushy weight give it a nostalgic, craft-forward character suited to upbeat messaging.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush lettering with a consistent forward motion and an approachable, contemporary-craft feel. The intent appears to prioritize personality and gesture over strict uniformity, delivering a script that reads as hand-drawn and energetic in display settings.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same brush script logic, with rounded curves and occasional swashy movement that adds flair. At smaller sizes the compact proportions and connected strokes can make letter boundaries feel close, while at display sizes the rhythmic stroke flow becomes a defining feature.