Script Elkim 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social graphics, headlines, casual, playful, brushy, energetic, friendly, handmade feel, expressive display, casual branding, brush lettering, brush script, monoline feel, rounded, tapered ends, textured edges.
A lively brush-pen script with a forward-leaning, handwritten rhythm and thick, inked strokes. Letterforms show rounded bowls and soft, tapered terminals that suggest quick, pressure-driven movement rather than rigid geometry. Strokes vary subtly within letters, with occasional wobble and irregular edges that read as natural marker/brush texture. Connections are mostly implied by cursive construction, with many characters remaining loosely joined or separated, creating an open, bouncy flow across words.
Best suited to display settings where texture and motion are an asset—posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and brand marks that want a handmade voice. It also works well for short subheads, quotes, and emphasis lines, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like informal hand-lettering used to add warmth and momentum. Its bold, inky presence feels expressive and slightly cheeky, lending a conversational, approachable personality to headlines and short phrases.
Designed to capture the look of confident brush lettering: fast, bold strokes, casual cohesion, and a deliberately imperfect finish that signals authenticity. The construction prioritizes personality and punch over strict formality, aiming for an expressive, modern handwritten script feel.
Capitals are showy and gestural, often featuring broad entry strokes and simplified, painterly shapes. Lowercase forms lean on clear cursive cues (looping ascenders and single-storey constructions), while numerals keep the same brushy weight and rounded, hand-drawn proportions for consistent color in mixed text.