Script Derug 4 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, whimsical, friendly, romantic, airy, calligraphic charm, display emphasis, personal tone, decorative initials, boutique feel, calligraphic, looping, flowing, monoline-leaning, swashy.
A flowing, handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and a lively baseline rhythm. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with tapered terminals, producing a delicate, airy texture in text. Letterforms mix open bowls and generous loops with occasional swashes on capitals, while joins are smooth and rounded, keeping the overall motion continuous. Counters are relatively compact and the lowercase appears petite against tall ascenders and descenders, giving the design a vertical, buoyant feel.
Well-suited to wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, and short headlines where the swashy capitals can be featured. It also works nicely for pull quotes, greeting cards, and social graphics, especially at medium to larger sizes where the thin strokes and loops remain clear.
The tone is polished yet personable, combining a calligraphic elegance with a playful, slightly bouncy energy. Its looping forms and soft terminals suggest warmth and approachability, while the refined contrast and swashy capitals lend a romantic, boutique sensibility.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, modern calligraphy for expressive display use, balancing decorative capitals with a readable, flowing lowercase for short-form text. Its proportions and contrast aim to create an upscale handwritten feel without losing an approachable, casual charm.
Capitals are more expressive than the lowercase, with varied entry strokes and decorative loops that can stand out in initials. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and subtle stroke modulation that keeps them harmonious with the letters in mixed settings.