Cursive Rilef 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly branding, brush lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looping, connected.
A thick, brush-pen style script with rounded terminals and a gently slanted, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure-like modulation and occasional tapering, creating a drawn, slightly irregular texture that feels intentional rather than rough. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, prominent ascenders/descenders, and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage connection, while spacing and widths vary to keep a natural handwritten cadence.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where personality matters: logos and brand marks, packaging labels, posters, social content, invitations, and pull quotes. It performs especially well at larger sizes where the brush texture and looping connections can be appreciated, while longer paragraphs may feel dense due to the heavy stroke and compact proportions.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a buoyant, upbeat energy. Its bold, inky presence reads confident and approachable, leaning toward informal messaging and expressive, human-centered branding.
Designed to emulate confident brush lettering in a clean, repeatable digital form, balancing strong black color with lively, handwritten variation. The intent appears to be an expressive script for standout titles and friendly brand voice rather than restrained editorial typography.
Capital forms are simplified and loop-friendly, pairing smoothly with the lowercase without feeling overly formal. Numerals match the same brushy weight and rounded construction, staying consistent in color and texture for display use.