Print Oskiw 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, energetic, personal, expressive, handwritten feel, casual tone, quick lettering, human warmth, display impact, brushy, loose, tapered, lively, compact.
A compact, right-leaning handwritten print with a brush-pen feel and gently tapered strokes. Letterforms are built from quick, confident curves and slightly irregular terminals, creating a natural rhythm and subtle baseline bounce. Proportions are tight and tall, with small interior counters and simple, open construction that keeps shapes readable while retaining a sketchlike spontaneity. Capitals are narrow and gestural, while lowercase forms stay minimal and brisk, producing an overall airy, fast-written texture.
Best suited to short to medium-length text where personality matters—headlines, posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and quote treatments. It can also work for invitations, menus, and branding accents when a casual handwritten voice is desired, especially at larger sizes where the brushy details and tight rhythm can be appreciated.
The tone is informal and conversational, like a neat note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. It reads as upbeat and approachable, with enough motion and irregularity to feel human rather than polished or corporate. The energy is playful without becoming messy, making it suitable for messaging that wants warmth and immediacy.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, legible hand lettering with a brush-pen texture—prioritizing natural motion, compact word shapes, and friendly expressiveness over rigid consistency. It aims to deliver an informal, human tone that feels written in the moment while staying clean enough for display use.
Stroke joins often show a slight pressure change, and many glyphs finish with soft flicks or tapered exits that reinforce the handwritten cadence. Spacing feels intentionally tight, which helps the font maintain a cohesive, compact color in words and short phrases.