Script Olfa 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, social media, friendly, retro, upbeat, approachable, crafted, hand-lettered charm, signage style, display emphasis, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, looped, bouncy, swashy.
A connected, brush-like script with a steady rightward slant and rounded, swelling strokes. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with occasional looped entries and exits, giving lines a consistent handwritten rhythm. Terminals tend to be tapered and soft rather than sharp, and capitals feature modest flourishes and broad, rounded bowls that keep the overall texture dark and even. Spacing is relatively tight with flowing joins, producing a cohesive word shape and a lively baseline movement.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its connected rhythm and dark, brushy texture can shine—logos, product packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social graphics. It also works well for pull quotes and subheads when a friendly, handcrafted voice is needed, but may feel dense in long body copy at small sizes.
The tone is warm and personable, with a classic sign-painter feel that reads as cheerful and informal rather than ceremonial. Its bounce and rounded forms suggest friendliness and approachability, making it feel inviting and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, hand-lettered script that feels contemporary yet rooted in vintage brush signage. It prioritizes smooth connectivity, strong word shapes, and decorative capitals to add personality without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, using larger curves and occasional swash-like strokes, while the lowercase stays compact and highly connective for smooth word flow. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and a consistent slant that helps them blend into text settings.