Cursive Wave 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, energetic, casual, expressive, handcrafted, contemporary, hand-lettered feel, brush realism, high impact, friendly tone, quick writing, brushy, textured, slanted, condensed, bouncy.
A lively brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and narrow, compact letterforms. Strokes show visible pressure changes and dry-brush texture, with tapered entries and occasional blunt terminals that mimic fast marker movement. Curves are loose and slightly irregular, and many joins are implied rather than perfectly continuous, preserving a spontaneous handwritten rhythm. Counters are small and the overall proportions feel tall and upright, with ascenders and capitals carrying much of the presence.
Best suited to short, prominent text where the textured brush strokes can read clearly—posters, cover lines, product packaging, brand accents, and social content. It works well for punchy headings and pull quotes, and is less ideal for long passages or very small sizes where the texture and tight counters may soften readability.
The tone is informal and personal, like quick hand lettering made with confidence and speed. Its textured brush character adds warmth and immediacy, giving headlines a friendly, human voice with a bit of swagger.
The design appears intended to capture the look of fast brush calligraphy—natural pressure, imperfect edges, and a lively slanted rhythm—while keeping letterforms consistent enough for repeatable display use. It aims to deliver an authentic hand-lettered feel without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals are bold, gestural, and slightly varied in width, while lowercase forms remain compact and rhythmic, creating an animated texture across words. Numerals follow the same brush logic, staying legible while retaining the same quick, hand-drawn energy.