Cursive Tidew 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, quotes, logos, friendly, casual, playful, lively, handmade, handwritten realism, friendly branding, display impact, casual emphasis, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, expressive.
A brush-pen style script with connected lowercase and occasional lifted joins, built from thick, rounded strokes and softened terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a lively, bouncy baseline and slightly irregular stroke edges that preserve a hand-drawn feel. Counters are generally open and generous, and proportions vary from compact to more extended shapes, giving the texture an animated rhythm. Numerals match the writing style, using the same tapered turns and rounded endings for a cohesive set.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text such as packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, social graphics, invitations, and quote layouts where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at larger sizes or with comfortable tracking so its dense strokes and animated rhythm stay clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick, confident marker lettering used for notes, labels, and informal headlines. Its energetic slant and chunky strokes convey warmth and approachability rather than formality, with a spontaneous, handcrafted charm.
Designed to mimic fast, natural brush writing with a bold, modern feel—prioritizing personality, motion, and a handcrafted texture over strict uniformity. The consistent stroke weight and rounded construction suggest an intent to deliver high-impact, informal lettering for attention-grabbing headlines and brand accents.
Spacing appears naturally handwritten, with moderate word-shape variation and prominent entry/exit strokes that help lines flow. The heavy stroke presence favors display sizes, where the subtle wobble and brush texture read as intentional character rather than noise.