Print Osboy 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, handwritten warmth, casual emphasis, lively texture, compact display, brushy, rounded, loose, bouncy, upright-leaning.
A compact, handwritten print style with a gentle rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show subtle tapering and pressure changes, with rounded terminals and softly irregular curves that keep the texture human and informal. Proportions are condensed overall, with tall ascenders/descenders relative to the lowercase body and slightly inconsistent character widths that create a natural, rhythmic bounce. Counters are generally open and simple, and the stroke joins stay clean rather than overly sketchy.
Works best for short to medium headlines, quotes, and callouts where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. Suitable for packaging labels, café/food promotions, event posters, social media graphics, and light branding accents, especially when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The tone is warm and informal, like quick hand-lettering for notes, packaging, or social captions. Its narrow, energetic rhythm reads cheerful and personable, leaning more playful than formal while staying clear enough for short phrases.
Designed to mimic quick, confident hand-lettering with a brush marker—prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. The condensed build and consistent slant aim to keep lines compact while retaining an expressive, human touch.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same brushed, slightly uneven stroke behavior as the lowercase, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive. At smaller sizes the tight proportions and lively stroke modulation may benefit from a bit of extra tracking for clarity.