Cursive Puwu 4 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, playful, whimsical, handcrafted, hand-lettering, signature feel, modern calligraphy, expressive display, celebratory tone, calligraphic, flowing, looped, swashy, bouncy.
A flowing cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and calligraphic stroke behavior. Letterforms show strong thick–thin modulation, with teardrop terminals and tapered entry/exit strokes that mimic a pointed-pen rhythm. The baseline movement is gently bouncy, with tall ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies that create a lively vertical texture. Many capitals feature simple swashes and looped constructions, while joins in the lowercase tend to be smooth and continuous, producing an overall handwritten consistency.
Well-suited for invitations, wedding collateral, greeting cards, and boutique branding where an expressive signature-like script is desired. It performs best in short to medium settings—headlines, product names, quotes, and social graphics—where the swashy capitals and contrast can be appreciated without crowding.
The tone is graceful and personable, balancing refinement with an informal, handwritten charm. Its looping capitals and high-contrast strokes give it a romantic, celebratory feel, while the bouncy rhythm keeps it friendly and approachable rather than formal.
Likely designed to emulate modern hand-lettered calligraphy: quick, confident strokes with expressive capitals and smooth lowercase connections. The goal appears to be a stylish, contemporary script that feels personal and celebratory while remaining legible in display sizes.
Uppercase characters read as more decorative and varied than the lowercase, which maintains a steadier cursive cadence. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved forms and tapered strokes, helping mixed-content lines (names, dates, short phrases) feel cohesive.