Script Niban 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, headlines, certificates, elegant, formal, romantic, classic, refined, formal tone, calligraphic feel, display elegance, signature style, calligraphic, swashy, looped, slanted, hairline.
A slanted, calligraphic script with strong thick–thin modulation and a pointed-pen feel. Strokes taper to sharp terminals, with delicate hairlines and weighty downstrokes creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Letterforms are compact and right-leaning, with long ascenders and descenders, small counters, and a notably modest lowercase body that keeps the x-height low. Capitals are ornate and flowing, featuring generous entry strokes and occasional swashes, while numerals follow the same angled, contrasty construction for a consistent texture in text.
This style performs best when used as a feature face: wedding and event stationery, invitations, premium packaging, beauty or boutique branding, certificates, and short headlines. It is especially effective at medium-to-large sizes where the hairlines and sharp terminals remain clear and the flourish of capitals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, leaning toward traditional elegance rather than casual handwriting. Its looping forms and dramatic contrast suggest ceremony, romance, and a sense of heritage, making it feel suited to elevated, occasion-driven typography.
The design appears intended to emulate formal penmanship with a controlled, high-contrast stroke model and graceful connectivity. It prioritizes elegance and display impact through refined hairlines, elongated proportions, and decorative capitals while keeping the overall word-shape cohesive and fluid.
In sample text the connected cursive flow creates a smooth horizontal movement, but the fine hairlines and tight internal spaces give it a more delicate, display-oriented presence. The most decorative energy is concentrated in capitals and select joins, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined, streamlined cadence.