Print Osref 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, friendly voice, expressive display, quick brush writing, brushy, rounded, lively, bouncy, informal.
A slanted, brush-pen style print with compact, narrow proportions and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show subtle modulation with rounded terminals and occasional tapering that suggests quick, confident movement. Letterforms are loosely regularized for consistency while retaining hand-drawn variance in curves, joins, and stroke endings. Counters are generally open, with simplified construction in both caps and lowercase that favors speed and readability over strict geometric precision.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings such as branding accents, packaging, posters, event promos, and social media graphics where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired. It can also support punchy subheads or pull quotes when generous spacing and size help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a spontaneous, crafted feel that reads as approachable rather than formal. Its energetic slant and brushy texture give it a contemporary, expressive character suited to fun, human-forward messaging.
Designed to capture the look of informal brush writing in a controlled digital form—combining consistent structure with visible hand-made texture and motion for expressive, attention-getting typography.
The caps have a casual, sign-like presence, while the lowercase keeps a quick handwritten cadence with compact bodies and simple, brush-formed shapes. Numerals follow the same brisk, drawn rhythm, matching the letterforms for cohesive display use.