Cursive Bulav 4 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, friendly, casual, retro, playful, handmade, handwritten feel, informal display, lively rhythm, personal tone, brushy, looping, slanted, bouncy, rounded.
A slanted, brush-pen script with compact, narrow letterforms and lively, variable stroke widths. The strokes show a smooth, inked quality with rounded terminals and occasional thickened downstrokes, giving letters a soft, slightly bouncy rhythm. Capitals are larger and more expressive, with open loops and sweeping entry/exit strokes, while lowercase forms stay small and quick, with compact counters and simplified joins. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing rounded shapes and brisk curves for an informal, cohesive texture in text.
Well-suited to short, expressive copy where a personal touch is desired—logos and small branding elements, packaging callouts, posters, invitations, and social content. It can also work for headings or pull quotes where the lively script texture is a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick lettering done with a marker or brush pen. It reads as approachable and energetic rather than formal, with a hint of vintage sign-writing charm.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting: expressive capitals for emphasis, compact lowercase for flow, and a consistent slant to keep words moving. Its irregularity is controlled enough for readability while preserving an authentic, handmade feel.
Spacing and character widths vary subtly, reinforcing a natural handwritten cadence. The set maintains consistent slant and stroke behavior across letters and figures, helping longer lines feel continuous and fluid.