Script Gufi 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, retro, casual, upbeat, handmade, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, signage look, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, looped.
A compact, right-leaning script with a brush-like build and smooth, rounded terminals. Strokes are low in contrast and feel softly modulated, with occasional swelling at curves and joins that suggests a drawn marker or brush. Letterforms show a lively rhythm with variable character widths, open counters, and generous curves; ascenders and descenders are prominent and often finish with subtle hooks or teardrop-like ends. Overall spacing is tight and the forms stack neatly in lines, keeping the texture dense while remaining readable at display sizes.
Well suited to branding marks, packaging callouts, posters, and headline treatments where an expressive handwritten voice is needed. It also works well for social media graphics, quotes, and event/promotional materials, especially when set in short to medium lengths where the compact texture stays clear.
The tone is warm and personable, with a nostalgic, mid-century sign-lettering feel. Its energetic slant and bouncy curves give it an informal confidence that reads as approachable and cheerful rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of casual brush lettering while keeping forms consistent enough for repeated use across titles and branded phrases. Its narrow, forward-leaning structure emphasizes momentum and friendliness, aiming for high impact in display settings.
Capitals are simplified and slightly irregular in a hand-rendered way, pairing well with the looser lowercase shapes. Numerals follow the same rounded, brushy construction, helping mixed text feel cohesive in headlines and short phrases.