Cursive Fobab 4 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invites, greeting cards, branding, packaging, headlines, friendly, romantic, casual, approachable, lively, handwritten, personal, elegant, expressive, lightweight, airy, flowing, tapered, looping, pen-like.
A slender, right-leaning cursive with long ascenders and descenders and a notably small x-height that gives the line a tall, airy silhouette. Strokes look pen-drawn with smooth, continuous motion, showing subtle thick–thin behavior and tapered terminals rather than blunt cuts. Letterforms are mostly unconnected but share consistent slant and stroke logic, creating an even, flowing texture; capitals are larger and loopier, designed to lead into the wordshape without heavy ornament.
Well-suited for short, expressive text such as invitations, greeting cards, social posts, lifestyle branding, packaging accents, and pull quotes. It can work effectively for names, headings, and signature-style marks where the tall, slender rhythm can breathe. For best results, give it generous tracking and line spacing, and avoid long body copy where the small x-height and narrow forms can reduce readability.
This script conveys a breezy, personable tone with a touch of elegance. Its quick, handwritten rhythm feels friendly and informal, while the smooth curves and tall proportions add a lightly romantic, boutique-like polish.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat penmanship that stays readable while retaining natural handwritten character. Its tall proportions and restrained detailing suggest a script meant to feel elegant and contemporary without becoming overly formal or ornate.
The numerals share the same handwritten feel, with simple, open shapes that match the script’s light touch. The overall spacing and word texture in the samples remain even, with a consistent slant and smooth baseline flow that reads as confident, practiced handwriting rather than rough sketching.