Script Otbun 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, packaging, quotes, invites, playful, vintage, whimsical, friendly, storybook, expressive display, handcrafted feel, decorative caps, friendly tone, swashy, looped, rounded, calligraphic, bouncy.
A flowing script with soft, rounded terminals and frequent looped strokes that echo broad-pen calligraphy. Capitals are prominent and decorative, often starting with a swash-like entry stroke and finishing with gentle curls, while lowercase forms keep a consistent handwritten rhythm with occasional semi-connected joins. Stroke contrast is moderate, with smooth curves and slightly tapered ends that reinforce an ink-drawn feel. Figures are compact and curvy, matching the letterforms’ lively, looping construction.
Well-suited for short display settings such as headlines, invitations, greeting cards, and boutique packaging where a decorative handwritten voice is desired. It also works for pull quotes and signage when set with comfortable spacing to let the swashes and loops breathe.
The overall tone is charming and lighthearted, with a nostalgic, old-fashioned flair. Its swashes and curls read as personable and expressive rather than formal, giving text a warm, handcrafted personality.
The letterforms suggest an intention to capture a polished handwritten script—decorative and personable—while staying readable in short phrases. The emphasis on expressive capitals and rounded, looping details points to a design made for charming display typography rather than dense body text.
The design shows a deliberate balance between legibility and ornament: capitals carry most of the flourish, while lowercase letters remain comparatively restrained. Ascenders and descenders are active and curvilinear, contributing to a buoyant line texture in longer text.