Cursive Yilu 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, casual, handmade, playful, approachable, energetic, handmade feel, casual voice, expressive display, quick lettering, brushy, textured, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A casual brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and a lively, bouncing baseline. Strokes are monolinear to lightly modulated, with soft, rounded terminals and occasional dry-brush texture that creates small irregularities along curves and joins. Letterforms are compact and upright in their proportions, with simplified loops and open counters; connections appear intermittently, giving the line a natural handwritten rhythm rather than strict continuous joining. Overall spacing is tight and the forms feel quick and gestural, prioritizing flow over geometric precision.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy where a human, handmade voice is desired—brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics. It can also work for invitations and greeting cards, especially when paired with a clean sans or serif for supporting text and longer reading passages.
The font reads friendly and spontaneous, like quick marker or brush pen lettering on packaging or a note. Its slightly scratchy texture and lively movement add warmth and personality, keeping the tone informal and expressive rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to emulate quick brush or marker handwriting with an easy, conversational flow. The goal appears to be a personable script that feels authentic and energetic, offering strong display presence without needing elaborate calligraphic detail.
Capitals are tall and assertive, helping headings stand out, while lowercase remains compact and rhythmic for short phrases. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simplified shapes and consistent stroke feel that blends well with text.