Script Efbut 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, friendly, retro, casual, lively, warm, hand-lettered feel, display impact, approachable tone, vintage flavor, brushy, rounded, fluid, compact, bouncy.
A compact, right-leaning script with brush-like stroke modulation and rounded terminals. Letterforms show a lively baseline bounce and variable character widths, with joins that often connect in lowercase while still keeping clear, readable shapes. Capitals are more display-oriented, with simplified swashes and pronounced entry strokes, and the overall texture is dark and even due to the heavy strokes. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with soft curves and slightly playful proportions.
Well suited to short, attention-getting text such as headlines, logos, product packaging, café menus, quotes, and promotional graphics. It can work for brief passages when generously sized with comfortable line spacing, where its lively rhythm remains legible.
The tone is upbeat and personable, suggesting informal confidence rather than formality. Its energetic slant and brushy curves give it a mid-century, sign-painter feel that reads as approachable, optimistic, and a bit nostalgic.
Designed to evoke a hand-lettered brush script aesthetic with a compact footprint and strong presence. The intent appears to balance charm and readability, providing a casual, display-ready script that feels personal without becoming overly ornate.
Counters are generally open and rounded, supporting quick recognition at headline sizes. The irregularity is controlled—enough to feel hand-made, but consistent enough to set longer phrases without looking chaotic; tight spacing may be needed in dense settings due to the dark overall color.