Cursive Lokey 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, formal, classic, airy, elegance, formality, personal touch, calligraphy feel, display focus, calligraphic, swashy, looped, slanted, delicate.
A delicate, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and strong thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper to fine hairlines with pointed entry/exit terminals, and curves are drawn with smooth, elongated ovals and occasional looped joins. Capitals are taller and more expressive, featuring extended lead-in strokes and restrained swashes, while lowercase forms are compact with a notably low x-height and slender counters. Overall spacing and widths fluctuate per glyph, creating a lively, handwritten rhythm that stays visually consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited to display sizes where the fine hairlines and contrast can be appreciated—such as invitations, wedding stationery, luxury or beauty branding, short headlines, and product packaging. It works particularly well for names, signatures, and short phrases where the expressive capitals can lead the composition.
The font conveys a refined, intimate tone—suggesting handwritten notes, formal invitations, and classic penmanship. Its light touch and flowing motion feel graceful and slightly theatrical, balancing sophistication with a personal, human cadence.
The design appears aimed at capturing a polished, pen-written look with crisp contrast and graceful movement, offering a formal script voice that feels personal rather than mechanical. Emphasis is placed on elegant capitals and fluid connections to deliver a refined, occasion-oriented aesthetic.
In text settings the thin hairlines and tight lowercase proportions give a sparkling, airy texture, while the prominent capitals provide strong emphasis and a signature-like presence. Numerals follow the same angled, looped logic, visually matching the letters in contrast and movement.