Print Osmal 12 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, social posts, posters, labels, casual, lively, friendly, airy, personal, handwritten realism, casual voice, display impact, quick notation, monoline feel, brushy, tall, spare, bouncy.
A tall, handwritten print face with a brisk rightward slant and a loose, sketch-like stroke. Forms are mostly unconnected with simplified construction, combining long vertical stems, compact bowls, and open counters for an airy rhythm. Stroke behavior suggests quick pen or brush movement: tapered terminals, occasional swelling at turns, and gentle irregularity that keeps the texture organic rather than mechanical. Capitals are especially elongated and expressive, while lowercase remains small and light, with narrow overall spacing and a lightly bouncing baseline.
Best used for short to medium text where a human, conversational voice is desired—such as headlines, packaging callouts, quotes, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for labels and lightweight branding accents where a quick hand-lettered look helps soften the message.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick notes or hand-lettered captions. Its lean proportions and lively stroke give it an energetic, contemporary feel without becoming overly decorative. The result reads friendly and spontaneous, suited to casual communication.
Designed to capture the immediacy of casual handwriting in a clean, print-like structure. The tall, slanted proportions and tapered strokes aim to feel fast and natural while remaining legible at display sizes.
Distinctive, narrow capitals create strong word shapes in short headlines, while the small lowercase and minimal finishing detail can make long passages feel delicate. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly angled forms that keep the set cohesive.