Print Osbak 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, invites, friendly, casual, playful, energetic, approachable, handwritten feel, brush lettering, casual display, friendly voice, quick stroke, brushy, rounded, lively, informal, handmade.
A lively brush-pen style with a consistent rightward slant and soft, rounded terminals. Strokes show clear pressure modulation, with thicker downstrokes and slimmer connecting curves, creating a rhythmic, handwritten texture. Letterforms are mostly unconnected and slightly irregular in width and spacing, with compact counters and simplified shapes that favor speed and fluidity over strict geometry. The numerals match the same brisk, swept construction and maintain a cohesive stroke logic with the letters.
Best suited for short to medium display text where a handwritten voice is desired—headlines, posters, packaging labels, café menus, social graphics, and invitations. It can work for brief emphasis in body copy, but the strong slant and brush texture are most effective when given generous size and spacing.
The overall tone feels upbeat and personable, like quick, confident handwriting done with a marker or brush pen. Its energetic movement and slightly imperfect rhythm add warmth and immediacy, making it read as informal and friendly rather than formal or technical.
Designed to capture the look of quick brush lettering in a clean, repeatable font, balancing expressiveness with readable, print-like letterforms. The consistent slant and pressure-driven strokes suggest an intention to provide an energetic, friendly script-adjacent feel without requiring connected cursive.
Capitals are assertive and brushy, while lowercase forms keep a smooth, cursive-like flow without full joining, helping the text remain legible at display sizes. The slant and stroke contrast create strong forward motion, and the rounded ends help prevent the forms from feeling sharp or aggressive.