Cursive Arlut 4 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, handmade, romantic, lively, handmade feel, expressive display, casual elegance, brand voice, brushy, looped, bouncy, swashy, casual.
A lively brush-script with connected, cursive letterforms and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics a flexible pen or brush. Strokes taper to fine hairlines at entry and exit points, while downstrokes swell into bold, inky forms, creating a rhythmic, calligraphic texture. Letter widths vary noticeably, and many glyphs use looped joins and open counters, giving words a buoyant, handwritten flow. Capitals are expressive and slightly swashy, and the overall construction stays mostly upright while retaining natural, hand-drawn irregularity.
Well-suited to short to medium-length text where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired—such as logos, product packaging, wedding or event invitations, and social media graphics. It performs best at display sizes where the high-contrast strokes and delicate hairlines can remain clear.
The font feels warm, personable, and celebratory, with an easygoing, handmade charm. Its energetic contrast and looping connections lend a romantic, boutique tone that reads as inviting rather than formal.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering with expressive contrast and connected cursive movement, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity.
Spacing and joins appear intentionally organic, with occasional dramatic terminals and flourished strokes that add personality in headlines. The numeral set follows the same brush-calligraphic logic, with rounded shapes and tapered ends that keep figures visually consistent with the letters.