Print Osbef 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, elegant, fashion, poetic, refined, dramatic, handwritten elegance, display emphasis, editorial tone, boutique branding, calligraphic, slanted, delicate, tall, airy.
A slender, right-slanted print face with a calligraphic skeleton and pronounced stroke contrast. Letterforms are tall and condensed, with long ascenders and descenders and generally open counters that keep the texture light. Strokes taper to fine terminals, and many joins and ends show a subtly penned, slightly organic finish rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are narrow and stylized, while lowercase forms maintain a consistent cursive-leaning rhythm without actually connecting, producing a smooth, continuous flow in text.
This font suits editorial headlines, pull quotes, and cover lines where a refined, high-contrast voice is desired. It also works well for boutique branding and packaging, as well as invitation-style applications that benefit from an elegant handwritten feel. Best results will come at display sizes where the fine terminals and contrast can remain clear.
The overall tone feels graceful and upscale, with a romantic, editorial energy. Its thin hairlines and italic sweep add drama and sophistication, reading as expressive and polished rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to mimic a fast, confident pen-italic gesture while staying legible in unconnected print letterforms. Its condensed proportions and high contrast suggest a focus on stylish display typography with a distinctly handwritten character.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast, italicized construction, with especially delicate curves on figures like 2, 3, and 9 and an airy, looped 8. Spacing and letterfit appear tight and vertical, reinforcing a streamlined, fashion-forward silhouette in longer passages.