Script Atlal 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, playful, storybook, whimsical, friendly, retro, handcrafted feel, decorative caps, lively rhythm, playful display, rounded, bouncy, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, calligraphic construction with rounded bowls, tapered terminals, and small entry/exit flicks that create a lively rhythm. Strokes alternate between thick, brush-like curves and thin hairline connections, producing a distinctly high-contrast feel. Many forms lean on soft, bulbous counters and gently irregular curves, while selective swashes (notably in capitals) add flair without becoming overly ornate. The overall fit is moderately open, with glyphs showing subtle width variation and a slightly bouncy baseline impression in text.
Best suited for short to medium display text such as headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, and brand marks where a playful, handcrafted voice is desired. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The tone is whimsical and characterful, evoking storybook titles, crafty signage, and lighthearted branding. Its curled terminals and soft, rounded silhouettes read as friendly and expressive rather than formal or austere.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-lettered script look with consistent repeatable shapes, emphasizing charm, motion, and decorative capital forms. Contrast and terminal flourishes are used to suggest brush or pen pressure while keeping the letterforms legible at typical display sizes.
Capitals are especially decorative, with prominent loops and curved top strokes that help them stand out in display settings. Numerals keep the same drawn, high-contrast logic and rounded finishes, pairing comfortably with the letters for casual headline use.