Cursive Putu 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten charm, modern script, friendly display, signature style, casual elegance, brushy, looped, flowing, bouncy, expressive.
A lively cursive script with a brush-pen feel, combining tapered hairlines and fuller downstrokes for a calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms lean forward with a bouncy baseline and frequent looped entries/exits, while strokes end in rounded, ink-like terminals rather than sharp points. Capitals are taller and more flourished, with simple swashes and open counters, and the overall spacing stays compact and tidy despite the natural variation typical of hand lettering. Numerals match the script’s stroke modulation and rounded finishing, keeping a cohesive, handwritten texture.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text where an informal, handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, boutique packaging, café or lifestyle collateral, social posts, greeting cards, and quote graphics. It also works for invitations and headers where a flowing script can carry the tone, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The style feels personable and upbeat, like quick, confident hand lettering for everyday messages. Its flowing joins and soft terminals give it an approachable warmth, while the higher contrast adds a touch of polish that keeps it from feeling messy or overly informal.
Designed to mimic modern brush script handwriting with consistent stroke contrast and fluid connectivity, aiming for an easygoing, contemporary signature look that remains legible in common headline and decorative applications.
Connections are generally smooth and continuous, but the forms retain a natural, drawn character with subtle irregularities and varied stroke pressure. The narrower proportions and compact spacing help longer words stay cohesive, though the lively loops can create occasional tight joins in dense settings.