Cursive Elkom 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, elegant, personal, fluid, expressive, airy, signature feel, expressive display, contemporary script, handwritten realism, calligraphic, brushlike, looping, slanted, monolinear.
A brisk, right-slanted script with a brush-pen feel and lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure changes with tapered entries and exits, creating a slightly textured, ink-on-paper impression without heavy shading. Letterforms are compact and tall, with long ascenders and deep, swinging descenders; counters stay fairly open despite the narrow build. Connections are frequent in lowercase, while capitals are more standalone with sweeping lead-in curves and occasional looped terminals.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its slant, tall proportions, and energetic terminals can be appreciated—logos, product packaging, social graphics, quotes, and event collateral. It can also work for emphasis in editorial layouts when paired with a restrained sans or serif, but will be less comfortable for long passages at small sizes due to the condensed, high-motion forms.
The overall tone is confident and personable, combining casual handwriting energy with a polished, stylish finish. It reads like quick, practiced signing—expressive and slightly dramatic—making it feel contemporary and fashion-forward rather than formal or traditional.
Designed to emulate fast, fluid marker or brush handwriting with a refined edge, prioritizing expressive movement and a distinctive signature-like personality. The narrow, tall forms and sweeping capitals suggest an emphasis on impactful display settings and stylish brand voice.
Spacing and stroke flow create a pronounced baseline rhythm, with some letters featuring extended cross-strokes and generous terminal flicks that add motion. The uppercase set leans ornamental and can dominate at larger sizes, while the lowercase maintains a more continuous, conversational flow.