Print Osbem 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, handmade, energetic, approachable, handwritten feel, casual clarity, human warmth, quick notes, brushed, slanted, lively, looping, informal.
A casual handwritten print style with a consistent rightward slant and brisk, brush-like strokes. Letterforms are narrow overall but show natural handwritten width variation, with rounded joins, open counters, and occasional looped terminals. Strokes exhibit moderate contrast from pressure changes, with slightly tapered ends and a smooth, continuous rhythm that stays legible even as forms remain loose and gestural. The lowercase sits relatively low with compact bowls and short extenders, while capitals are taller and more expressive, often featuring simple entry/exit flicks.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a human, friendly voice is needed, such as lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, event materials, and social graphics. It also works nicely for headers, quotes, and product notes where a handwritten impression should stay clean and legible.
The font conveys an easygoing, personable tone—like quick marker notes or a neatly written caption. Its lively slant and soft curves add warmth and momentum, giving text a conversational feel rather than a formal, polished one.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing spontaneity with consistent construction for dependable readability. It aims to provide a warm, informal alternative to standard sans text while maintaining a cohesive rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Overall texture is even and readable in running text, with a steady baseline feel despite handwritten irregularities. Numerals follow the same brisk, curved construction and remain clear, matching the alphabet’s casual stroke energy.