Print Otzu 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, signage, playful, rustic, casual, lively, crafty, handmade feel, expressive texture, friendly display, vintage flair, brushy, blobby, inked, textured, rounded.
A heavy, brush-drawn italic with rounded, slightly blobby forms and visibly uneven edges that suggest wet ink or a loaded marker. Strokes are thick and soft at the terminals, with subtle swelling and narrowing that creates a hand-made rhythm rather than strict repetition. Counters tend to be compact, joins are smooth, and the overall color is dense and dark, with small irregularities that keep letterforms from feeling mechanical.
This style performs best in display settings like posters, product packaging, labels, menus, and casual signage where a bold, handmade feel is desirable. It also works well for quotes, short paragraphs, and attention-grabbing subheads when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, crafty energy and a touch of vintage charm. Its chunky slant and inky texture read as friendly and approachable, leaning toward handmade signage and casual display rather than refined text typography.
The design appears intended to emulate confident hand lettering made with a broad, ink-heavy tool, prioritizing personality and texture over precision. Its bold, slanted forms aim to add immediacy and friendliness, giving digital type the look of quick, expressive brush lettering.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same brushed, weighty personality, and the numerals match the rounded, inked texture for consistent set cohesion. The strong slant and tight interior spaces increase character and motion, but also make it better suited to shorter runs of text where its texture can breathe.