Print Osbey 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, artsy, personal, handmade feel, quick handwriting, human warmth, expressive display, casual clarity, brushy, slanted, textured, lively, informal.
This font has a brisk, right-leaning handwritten print style with brush-like, slightly textured strokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall with compact counters and a generally short x-height, creating a tight vertical rhythm. Strokes show modest contrast and tapered terminals, with occasional chunky joins and subtle wobble that preserves a natural, drawn-by-hand feel. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, non-mechanical cadence while remaining legible in running text.
It works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, handcrafted tone is desirable—posters, packaging callouts, café menus, social graphics, and quote cards. The narrow, slanted build also suits vertical or space-conscious layouts where a lively handwritten accent is needed without heavy ornament.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, with a quick-marker energy that feels conversational and approachable. Its lively irregularities suggest spontaneity and personality rather than polish, making it read as authentic and human. The slant and brisk stroke movement add momentum, giving headlines and short lines a spirited, expressive voice.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident handwriting made with a brush pen or marker—capturing natural variation, slight roughness, and forward motion while maintaining readability. It prioritizes personality and momentum over geometric consistency, making it well suited as an expressive display voice and a friendly supporting text style.
Uppercase forms are relatively simple and open, while lowercase letters lean more calligraphic in places, creating a clear hierarchy between caps and text. Numerals match the same handwritten rhythm, with similarly tapered ends and slightly uneven proportions that keep them visually consistent with the alphabet.