Print Osnof 5 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, playful, whimsical, casual, friendly, hand-drawn, hand-lettered feel, casual display, friendly tone, expressive caps, monoline-leaning, brushy, tall ascenders, looped forms, rounded terminals.
A tall, handwritten print with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline and clear marker/brush influence. Strokes show noticeable pressure shifts, with tapered entries and exits and occasional heavier downstrokes that create a calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with generous ascenders and descenders and a notably small lowercase body height. Curves are open and airy, counters stay readable, and many glyphs finish with soft, rounded terminals or subtle hooks; capitals are especially gestural, with long sweeps and occasional looped strokes.
Works best for short-to-medium text where a hand-lettered voice is desirable—titles, pull quotes, social graphics, invitations, greeting cards, and light lifestyle packaging. The narrow, tall shapes help fit longer words in tighter headline spaces while keeping a playful personality.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick, neat hand lettering made for emphasis. Its energetic stroke modulation and tall proportions give it a whimsical, conversational feel that reads as approachable rather than formal.
Designed to mimic quick, confident handwritten print with a hint of brush-calligraphy contrast, prioritizing charm and spontaneity over strict geometric consistency. The emphasis on tall vertical strokes and expressive capitals suggests an intent for display use where personality and rhythm are more important than dense reading comfort.
Contrast and stroke texture vary a bit from glyph to glyph in a natural, hand-drawn way, reinforcing an organic look. Uppercase letters have more flourish and presence, while the lowercase stays compact and simple; numerals follow the same handwritten logic with light, slightly curved forms.