Cursive Anlif 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, invitations, social posts, friendly, playful, handmade, breezy, casual, expressiveness, human warmth, modern script, compact display, brushlike, looping, slanted, airy, lively.
A slender, brush-pen styled script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, high-contrast stroke behavior that mimics pressure changes. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with occasional tapered terminals and compact counters, creating an airy rhythm despite the tight, narrow footprint. Capitals are tall and expressive, while lowercase forms stay relatively compact with frequent loops in ascenders/descenders and a gently bouncing baseline that reinforces the handwritten feel. Overall spacing is light and the texture remains clean and legible at display sizes, with consistent, flowing connections in the sample text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where the lively script character can lead—logos, boutique branding, packaging callouts, invitations, quotes, and social media graphics. It also works well for subheads or emphasized phrases when paired with a restrained sans or serif, where its narrow, brushy texture can provide contrast without adding heavy visual weight.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like quick, confident handwriting done with a flexible pen. Its narrow, energetic forms and looping strokes read as upbeat and approachable, with a slightly whimsical flair that suits conversational or celebratory messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of modern brush handwriting while staying tidy and readable. Its narrow proportions and consistent flow suggest it was drawn to fit comfortably in tight spaces while still delivering expressive, signature-like movement.
Several uppercase letters use simplified, calligraphic constructions with tall stems and minimal crossbars, which helps keep the line color light. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with slim strokes and open shapes, matching the script’s rhythm without looking overly formal.