Cursive Baluf 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, packaging, posters, social media, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, quirky, handwritten charm, expressive display, casual warmth, distinct capitals, looping, bouncy, spindly, tall, airy.
A tall, airy handwritten script with spindly strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms lean mostly upright and feel loosely connected in running text, with frequent entry/exit strokes that create a flowing rhythm without becoming fully cursive throughout. Ascenders and capitals are notably elongated, while the lowercase remains compact, producing a strong vertical emphasis. Curves are drawn with a slightly irregular, human cadence; terminals are often tapered or softly rounded, and crossbars and joins vary in placement for an organic, drawn-by-hand feel.
This font suits short, attention-grabbing text where personality matters—such as headlines, quotes, greeting cards, invitations, labels, and playful packaging. It also performs well in poster-style compositions and social content where the tall, narrow forms help fit longer phrases while still feeling expressive.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, with a storybook charm and a slightly eccentric, improvised energy. Its tall, loopy forms and rhythmic contrast read as expressive and conversational rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to mimic a quick, confident marker/pen hand with elevated contrast and elongated proportions, prioritizing character and rhythm over uniformity. Its distinctive capitals and lively joins suggest a focus on display use and expressive branding moments.
Capitals are especially distinctive, often using large loops and narrow internal counters that create eye-catching silhouettes in headlines. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing slim strokes with occasional swelling and rounded terminals, which keeps the set cohesive in casual contexts.