Print Osbom 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, quirky, handmade, casual, whimsical, handmade charm, expressive display, casual tone, space saving, brushy, condensed, tall, spiky, bouncy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with brush-pen behavior and lively stroke modulation. Letterforms are mostly unconnected and upright, with narrow proportions, compact counters, and occasional flare at stroke ends that reads like a quick, pressure-sensitive marker. Curves are slightly angular and tapered, creating pointy joins in places (notably in diagonals and apexes), while verticals stay dominant, giving the alphabet a lean, vertical rhythm. Spacing feels intentionally uneven and organic, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand consistency rather than geometric regularity.
Best suited to display applications where personality matters: posters, headings, book covers, packaging, and expressive branding. It also works well for short captions or quotes where a handmade tone is desired, but the condensed, lively shapes are most comfortable when not set in dense, small-size paragraphs.
The font conveys an informal, quirky energy—friendly and slightly eccentric, like quick sign lettering or notebook titling. Its narrow, tall stance and spiky brush terminals add a mischievous edge, while the overall looseness keeps it approachable and playful.
The design appears intended to capture quick, expressive brush handwriting in a clean, printable form—prioritizing character and spontaneity over strict uniformity. Its condensed proportions and animated terminals suggest a goal of creating a distinctive, space-efficient display hand that still feels human and immediate.
Uppercase and lowercase share a similar hand-drawn voice, with the uppercase often reading as more elongated and display-like. Numerals follow the same narrow, brushy construction, matching the texture and tempo of the letters. In longer text, the energetic stroke endings and condensed width create a brisk, animated line color that stands out most at medium-to-large sizes.