Cursive Buley 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, quotes, casual, expressive, brushy, friendly, modern, handwritten voice, signature feel, energetic display, casual emphasis, looping, monoline-leaning, pointed terminals, fast strokes, bouncy.
A slanted, handwritten script with a brisk, brush-pen rhythm and lightly irregular stroke edges. Letterforms are compact and tall with restrained counters and a tight, energetic spacing that keeps words feeling continuous. Strokes show subtle pressure changes—thicker on downstrokes and finer on turns—with pointed, tapered terminals and occasional hook-like entry/exit strokes. Capitals are simplified and airy, while many lowercase forms rely on quick loops and short joins that suggest speed and spontaneity rather than formal calligraphy.
Well-suited to logos, branding accents, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a personal, energetic voice is desired. It also works effectively for short headlines, quotes, and display lines that benefit from a handwritten, brush-script texture.
The overall tone is informal and lively, like quick signature writing or a confident marker note. It reads as friendly and contemporary, with enough flair in the loops and swashes to feel expressive without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, confident handwriting style with brush-like modulation—prioritizing personality, momentum, and a natural written flow for display use.
The set mixes smoother connected segments with occasional breaks between letters, creating a natural handwritten cadence. Numerals and uppercase shapes maintain the same brisk slant and taper, keeping the texture consistent in headings and short phrases.