Print Osgav 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, approachable, hand-lettered feel, casual display, compact headlines, human warmth, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, textured.
A compact, handwritten print style with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show gentle modulation and tapered terminals, with slightly irregular edges that suggest natural, drawn pressure rather than geometric construction. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmic, with rounded counters and soft joins; widths vary across characters, giving lines a lively, uneven cadence. Capitals are simple and upright in structure but keep the same slanted, hand-drawn energy, while numerals follow the same brushy, slightly quirky proportions.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy where a casual, crafted voice is desired—such as posters, packaging labels, social graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. Its narrow footprint can help fit longer words into tight spaces while still feeling expressive, making it particularly effective for headings and emphasis lines rather than dense body text.
The font reads as relaxed and personable, like quick lettering made with a felt tip or small brush. Its narrow, energetic forms create a playful tone without becoming overly decorative, balancing legibility with a distinctly human, imperfect charm.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brushy tool, prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over strict uniformity. Its narrow, slanted construction suggests a goal of creating an energetic display hand that stays readable while retaining a personal, handwritten signature.
Ascenders tend to be tall and prominent relative to the compact lowercase, and several characters show subtle idiosyncrasies (notably in curved letters and diagonals) that reinforce the handmade look. The texture remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive.