Print Osbep 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, branding, casual, lively, handmade, friendly, retro, human touch, informal emphasis, expressive display, quick lettering, friendly branding, brushy, slanted, looped, calligraphic, textured.
A slanted, brush-pen style with tapered strokes and visible modulation that suggests quick, confident hand movement. Forms are compact and slightly irregular in width, with rounded turns, occasional hooked terminals, and a mix of open and closed counters that keeps the rhythm animated. Uppercase letters lean toward simplified, gestural caps, while the lowercase shows a short x-height with tall ascenders and descenders, contributing to a bouncy vertical cadence. The numerals echo the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and informal construction rather than rigid alignment.
This font works best for short to medium text where personality is the priority: packaging callouts, café or lifestyle branding, posters, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It can also serve as an accent face alongside a neutral sans or serif to add warmth and motion.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with an energetic, sketch-like character that feels spontaneous rather than polished. Its brisk slant and brushy texture give it a casual, expressive voice suited to friendly, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick brushed lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with expressive stroke behavior. It aims to feel human and approachable while remaining consistent enough for display use across headings and promotional copy.
Spacing and letter shapes vary subtly from glyph to glyph, enhancing the authentic handwritten feel. The stroke endings often resolve in soft flicks or slight wedges, and the font maintains readability in words while retaining a distinctly informal texture.