Print Oslif 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, social media, casual, energetic, playful, hand-drawn, friendly, brush lettering, casual tone, expressive titling, handmade feel, brush-like, calligraphic, slanted, looped, tapered.
A lively, hand-rendered brush script with a pronounced right slant and brisk, angular rhythm. Strokes show clear pressure modulation, producing tapered entry/exit terminals and occasional sharp flicks that mimic a fast marker or brush pen. Letterforms are mostly unconnected and slightly irregular in width and spacing, with compact proportions and small counters that keep the texture dense. Ascenders are tall and narrow, while rounded forms stay tight, giving the face a nimble, vertical feel despite its cursive construction.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where an energetic handwritten voice is desired, such as posters, storefront marks, packaging callouts, and social graphics. It also works well for pull quotes, invitations, and casual editorial headings where texture and motion are more important than strict uniformity.
The overall tone is informal and expressive, like quick handwritten titling done with a confident brush. Its sharp turns and swooping terminals add momentum and personality, reading as upbeat and conversational rather than refined or formal.
Designed to capture the look of quick brush lettering in a repeatable font, prioritizing spontaneity, speed, and a personal tone. The slanted stance, tapered strokes, and slightly uneven rhythm aim to deliver a natural handwritten feel in prominent display use.
Uppercase letters behave like display initials—often more gestural and looped—while lowercase remains simpler and brisk, helping mixed-case text maintain pace. Numerals follow the same brush logic with curled terminals and slight asymmetry, matching the handwritten character in running text.