Print Osbav 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, greeting cards, social media, quirky, playful, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade feel, friendly voice, expressive display, casual branding, brushy, loopy, bouncy, lively, whimsical.
A lively handwritten print with a right-leaning slant, tall proportions, and visibly brush-like stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and upright in their overall footprint but vary in internal width, with tapered joins and occasional swelling on verticals that creates a high-contrast, inked feel. Terminals are rounded and slightly irregular, and curves are open and springy, giving the alphabet an informal rhythm. Uppercase forms are simple and elongated, while lowercase includes looped ascenders and descenders and a single-storey construction where expected in a casual hand.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a casual handwritten voice is desired—headlines, quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and lifestyle packaging. It can also work for brand accents in social graphics or labels, especially when paired with a calmer sans or serif for supporting copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a slightly mischievous, sketchbook energy. Its uneven brush pressure and narrow, dancing silhouettes read as spontaneous and human, making it feel welcoming rather than formal or authoritative.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush-pen lettering with legible, unconnected characters, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict uniformity. Its narrow stance and energetic slant help it fit punchy phrases into compact spaces while keeping a distinct handmade signature.
Spacing appears somewhat uneven in a natural, handwritten way, which adds charm but also emphasizes its display-first personality. The numerals follow the same brushy logic with curvy, tapered strokes, keeping the set cohesive in mixed text.