Print Osgik 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, branding, friendly, casual, lively, retro, warm, handwritten warmth, friendly display, casual branding, playful legibility, calligraphic, brushed, rounded, loopy, expressive.
This typeface presents an informal, right-slanted handwritten print with smooth, brush-like strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmic, with a modest baseline bounce and soft, rounded curves that keep the texture even in longer lines. Uppercase shapes mix simple, open counters with occasional looped or swashed strokes (notably in letters like J and Q), while numerals follow the same fluid, slightly calligraphic construction. Overall spacing feels comfortable and natural rather than strictly mechanical, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand consistency.
Well suited for short to medium-length text where personality matters—packaging, café menus, quotes, posters, greeting cards, and lifestyle branding. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when paired with a simpler companion for body copy.
The tone is approachable and upbeat, with a personal, handwritten charm that reads as conversational rather than formal. Its slight flourish and steady slant add a nostalgic, crafty feel—confident and legible, but intentionally relaxed.
The design appears intended to capture the ease of quick, confident handwriting while remaining clean enough for display typography. It balances legibility with playful, brushy motion, offering a friendly signature-like voice for contemporary and retro-leaning applications.
Stroke modulation is subtle but noticeable, suggesting a marker or brush pen without sharp contrast extremes. Many terminals finish with soft hooks or teardrop-like endings, and the italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping lines of text maintain a cohesive flow.