Print Osbaz 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, quotes, lively, casual, retro, expressive, friendly, handwritten flavor, display emphasis, personal tone, energetic rhythm, calligraphic, slanted, brushlike, tapered, looped.
A slanted, handwritten print style with calligraphic construction and pronounced stroke modulation. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with brisk, forward rhythm and tapered terminals that mimic pen pressure. Curves are smooth and open, counters stay fairly clear, and many letters show subtle entry/exit flicks rather than fully connected joining. Uppercase shapes are simplified and upright-leaning but still energetic, while lowercase introduces more loops and soft hooks, creating an informal, drawn-on-paper texture.
Well suited to short text where a human, crafted voice is desired—such as headlines, poster copy, packaging callouts, café menus, and brand accents. It can also work for pull quotes or social graphics, especially when paired with a quieter text face for longer reading.
The overall tone feels personable and spontaneous, like quick brush lettering used for notes or headlines. Its high-contrast strokes and forward lean add flair and momentum, giving it a slightly retro, hand-lettered charm without becoming overly decorative.
This font appears designed to capture the look of quick, confident pen lettering in a clean, repeatable system—balancing legibility with a spirited, informal gesture. The aim seems to be a distinctive handwritten flavor that remains usable for everyday display typography.
The design relies on consistent slant and pressure changes to create contrast, so it reads most confidently when given breathing room. Round letters (like O, Q, e) emphasize smooth oval motion, while diagonals (V, W, X) feel sharper and more gestural, reinforcing the hand-made cadence.