Print Osnup 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, social posts, quotes, playful, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, handwritten realism, casual warmth, expressive display, personal tone, monoline-ish, tall, bouncy, loopy, rounded.
A lively handwritten print with tall, slender letterforms and a gently right-leaning posture. Strokes show noticeable pressure variation, with dark downstrokes and lighter connecting turns, creating a crisp, high-energy rhythm. Curves are rounded and slightly bouncy, with occasional loops (notably in forms like g, y, and some capitals), while terminals tend to taper or finish with soft hooks. Spacing is relatively open for a handwritten style, and the set maintains an informal consistency rather than strict geometric uniformity.
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and display settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—such as packaging, invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics. It can also work for light branding accents or section headers where an informal, personal tone is appropriate.
The overall tone feels upbeat and personable—like neat marker or brush-pen writing used for quick headings. Its narrow, vertical cadence reads energetic and modern-casual, balancing charm with enough clarity to stay legible in short lines. The exaggerated height and looping gestures add a slightly whimsical, crafty character.
This design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a clean printed structure—capturing the spontaneity of pen-on-paper while keeping letterforms recognizable and readable. The narrow proportions and rhythmic contrast seem aimed at making short text feel energetic and expressive without becoming overly decorative.
Capitals are simple and airy, often built from single-stroke gestures with minimal ornament, while lowercase forms carry more of the personality through loops and varied stroke endings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing open counters and soft curves for an approachable, informal feel.