Cursive Arlob 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, warm, handmade feel, expressive display, modern script, casual clarity, brushy, flowing, rounded, textured, bouncy.
A lively brush-pen script with an evident rightward slant and sweeping, tapered strokes. Letterforms show strong thick–thin modulation with rounded turns and occasional dry-brush texture, giving edges a slightly irregular, organic finish. Proportions are compact and tall, with relatively small lowercase bodies against prominent ascenders and descenders; spacing and widths vary for a natural handwritten rhythm. Connections are suggested in many lowercase shapes, while capitals tend to stand more independently with simple, gestural construction.
This style is well suited to short-to-medium display text where personality matters: logos and branding accents, product packaging, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for invitations and headers when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing to preserve its airy brush rhythm.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a relaxed, contemporary handwritten feel. Its energetic stroke contrast and springy rhythm add a touch of playfulness while still reading as clean and intentional rather than messy.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering—capturing the contrast and motion of a pen while maintaining consistent, reusable shapes for display typography. It prioritizes expressive gesture and friendly readability over formal calligraphic precision.
Capitals are simplified and brushy rather than formal, helping the font keep a modern, informal voice. The numerals match the same calligraphic logic, with tapered terminals and slightly uneven stroke edges that reinforce the handmade character.