Print Osgaz 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, children’s, quotes, playful, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, handmade charm, casual voice, playful display, friendly readability, brushy, rounded, bouncy, expressive, whimsical.
This font has a hand-drawn print feel with brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are slightly condensed overall, with irregular widths and a gently bouncy baseline that creates an animated rhythm in text. Curves are rounded and generous, while straight strokes show subtle wavering and small variations in stroke thickness consistent with a marker or brush pen. The lowercase has a relatively small x-height with tall ascenders and descenders, and counters stay fairly open for readability despite the informal construction.
It works best in short to medium settings where personality matters: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and social graphics. The lively rhythm also suits children’s materials, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable.
The tone is warm and personable, with a playful, storybook energy that feels approachable rather than formal. Its uneven, human rhythm adds charm and spontaneity, making the text feel conversational and crafted.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand-lettering with brush/marker texture while remaining legible in continuous text. Its condensed proportions and energetic stroke behavior aim to deliver an informal display voice with a distinctly human touch.
Capitals are simplified and bold in silhouette with occasional calligraphic flair, helping them pop in headings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and slightly idiosyncratic forms that keep the set cohesive. Overall spacing feels natural and slightly loose, reinforcing the casual, hand-lettered character.