Print Osnav 8 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, expressive, playful, friendly, energetic, handwritten feel, display impact, casual branding, personal tone, brushy, slanted, compact, rounded, lively.
A compact, right-slanted handwritten print with brush-like stroke modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with a lively baseline rhythm and a mix of smooth curves and quick, angular joins that suggest fast marker or brush lettering. Capitals are simplified and open, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey constructions with occasional looped descenders; counters are generally tight but remain readable at display sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with curved, calligraphic shapes and consistent slant.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and pull quotes where the slanted brush texture can add personality. It also works well for labels, invitations, or casual branding accents when used sparingly and with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, with an energetic, personal voice that reads as approachable rather than polished or formal. Its brisk slant and brushy contrast give it a confident, spontaneous character suited to conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver an energetic handwritten print look—capturing the feel of quick brush or marker lettering while staying legible and consistent across the alphabet and numerals. Its condensed, slanted construction suggests a focus on impactful display typography with a friendly, informal voice.
Spacing is relatively tight and the narrow proportions create a strong vertical texture, especially in word settings. The stroke contrast and tapered endings add sparkle in headlines, but finer connections and condensed shapes may call for a bit more size (or tracking) in longer lines.