Print Otbu 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, branding, energetic, casual, sporty, handmade, friendly, expressiveness, approachability, handmade feel, high impact, casual branding, brushy, slanted, rounded, punchy, textured.
A brushy, slanted print face with thick, rounded strokes and slightly irregular contours that preserve a drawn-by-hand feel. Stroke endings are tapered and occasionally blunt, with subtle wobble and ink-like texture that keeps edges lively rather than geometric. Counters are compact and curves are generously rounded, creating sturdy letterforms that stay legible at display sizes. Spacing appears loosely even but naturally variable, reinforcing an informal rhythm across words and lines.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy such as posters, marketing headlines, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a lively handmade feel is desirable. It can also work for casual branding elements (logos, labels, merch) and emphasis text, especially when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a confident marker-and-brush energy that reads as approachable rather than refined. Its forward slant and punchy forms suggest motion and enthusiasm, giving text a conversational, sporty character. The mild roughness adds warmth and personality without tipping into messiness.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, brush-printed handwriting look that feels quick, human, and expressive while remaining readable. Its consistent construction across caps, lowercase, and figures suggests a focus on versatile display use with a cohesive, energetic voice.
Uppercase forms feel simplified and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains clear, open shapes with a handwritten cadence. Numerals match the same brush construction and rounded terminals, keeping a consistent voice across alphanumerics. The sample text shows strong word-shape recognition, especially in short phrases and headings.