Cursive Efbap 4 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, packaging, invitations, social posts, quotes, casual, friendly, airy, personal, lively, handwritten warmth, modern casual, expressive display, personal tone, brushy, monolinear, slanted, looping, bouncy.
A slanted, handwritten script with smooth, brush-like strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and somewhat upright in their construction despite the italic angle, with rounded counters and frequent looped joins in the lowercase. Stroke weight stays fairly even overall, with subtle thick–thin modulation that reads more like pressure variation than calligraphic broad-nib structure. Ascenders are tall and prominent, while the lowercase bodies sit low, giving the text a floaty rhythm and plenty of white space inside and around forms. Capitals are simplified and open, designed to sit comfortably alongside the more connected lowercase.
Works well for short to medium-length display settings such as logos, product packaging accents, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also serve for pull quotes and headings where a handwritten voice is desired, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick but careful handwriting used for notes, invitations, or branding that wants to feel approachable. Its light, breezy rhythm and looping strokes create a relaxed, optimistic impression rather than a formal or ceremonial one.
The design appears intended to capture a neat, modern handwriting look—fluid and expressive, yet restrained enough to remain legible in common display sizes. Its proportions and gentle stroke modulation prioritize a natural pen/brush rhythm over strict typographic regularity.
Connectivity varies: many lowercase letters link naturally, while others break into discrete strokes, preserving a spontaneous hand-drawn feel. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with rounded shapes and slight entry/exit strokes, keeping them visually consistent in mixed settings.