Print Osbab 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, social media, casual, energetic, friendly, retro, confident, handmade feel, casual voice, display impact, brush motion, brushy, slanted, rounded, lively, organic.
A lively, slanted handwritten print with a brush-pen feel. Strokes show clear pressure modulation, with tapered entry/exit terminals and occasional wedge-like ends that suggest a fast, confident hand. The letterforms are compact and slightly irregular in width and rhythm, with rounded counters and simplified construction that keeps shapes open and legible. Ascenders are prominent, the x-height reads modest, and the overall texture is dense but rhythmic, making lines feel animated rather than rigidly even.
Well suited for short to medium-length display settings such as posters, packaging callouts, logos, menus, and social graphics where an informal, hand-rendered voice is desired. It can work in subheads and pull quotes, but the energetic texture is best showcased at larger sizes rather than long body text.
The tone is informal and upbeat, with a spirited, personable character that reads as conversational and approachable. Its brisk slant and brushy terminals add a touch of retro charm and expressive motion, lending emphasis without feeling overly decorative.
Likely drawn to capture the immediacy of quick brush lettering while remaining readable and versatile for everyday display typography. The design prioritizes personality, motion, and a handcrafted look over strict geometric consistency.
Uppercase forms maintain a consistent forward lean and show strong, simple silhouettes (notably in R, K, and S), while lowercase forms keep a handwritten bounce with varied join-less strokes and slightly asymmetric bowls. Numerals are similarly expressive, with curved, calligraphic shapes that harmonize with the alphabet.