Cursive Viko 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, retro, handmade feel, quick lettering, strong impact, approachability, brushy, slanted, textured, rounded, bouncy.
A brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and taper subtly at terminals, with visible brush texture and softly rounded joins. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with lively baseline bounce and generous, open counters that keep the bold strokes from clogging. Capitals are simplified and slightly condensed, designed to flow into the following letters without ornate flourishes.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where a casual handwritten voice is desired—headlines, brand accents, product labels, posters, and social graphics. It can work for brief emphasis within larger layouts, but the dense strokes and lively rhythm are most effective when given comfortable size and spacing.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick marker lettering used for notes, packaging callouts, or café signage. Its energetic rhythm and brush texture give it a personable, handcrafted feel rather than a formal calligraphic one.
Likely intended to emulate fast, confident brush lettering that feels personal and contemporary, providing an approachable script option with enough weight for strong contrast against backgrounds. The design prioritizes flow, impact, and an authentic hand-made texture over formal penmanship.
Distinctive entry/exit strokes and tapered terminals reinforce the brush-written impression, while the moderate variation in stroke width adds movement without becoming overly dramatic. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying legible and rounded while matching the script’s slant and weight.