Print Osdav 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, cafés, social media, invitations, casual, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, expressive, human warmth, casual branding, expressive display, handwritten authenticity, brushed, tapered strokes, bouncy rhythm, compact caps, open counters.
This font presents a hand-drawn, brush-pen look with a noticeable rightward slant and lively, irregular stroke flow. Strokes show subtle tapering and pressure changes, giving rounded joins and slightly pointed terminals, while letterforms stay unconnected. Proportions are compact and tall in feel, with small lowercase relative to ascenders and a generally tight, energetic rhythm. Width varies from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, handwritten texture rather than mechanical consistency.
It works well for short-to-medium display copy where a human, upbeat voice is desired—posters, packaging callouts, café menus, event invitations, and social graphics. The compact, lively shapes also suit headlines and pull quotes, especially when paired with a calmer sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a spirited, improvisational character. It reads like quick marker or brush writing—confident and personable—making text feel conversational and slightly quirky rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of brushed handwriting in a clean, usable print style—prioritizing personality and gesture over strict uniformity. Its narrow, energetic letterforms and animated terminals suggest a focus on expressive branding and punchy display typography.
Uppercase forms are simplified and gesture-driven, with occasional exaggerated strokes (notably in letters like J, Q, and long verticals) that add personality. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded curves and uneven sizing that helps them blend naturally into informal settings.