Print Osgef 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, quotes, playful, casual, friendly, expressive, quirky, handwritten tone, informal display, friendly branding, quick lettering, brushy, organic, bouncy, rounded, lively.
A lively, hand-drawn print face with a brush-pen feel and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes show natural modulation and soft, slightly rounded terminals, with occasional tapered entries and exits that suggest quick marker movement. Letterforms are compact and relatively tall, with tight interior counters and a gently uneven baseline that adds rhythm without sacrificing clarity. Overall texture is dark and confident, with small, intentional irregularities that keep it human and energetic.
This font suits short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten personality is desired—posters, packaging callouts, event promotions, social posts, and quote graphics. It works especially well at larger sizes where the brush texture and lively slant can carry the design, and it can add warmth to labels, menus, and informal branding accents.
The tone is upbeat and personable, like handwritten notes or casual signage. Its springy rhythm and slightly exaggerated curves give it a cheerful, informal voice that feels approachable and spontaneous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of fast hand lettering in a clean, unconnected print style, balancing expressive brush movement with enough regularity for straightforward reading. It aims to provide a casual, energetic voice for display typography while retaining a consistent texture across mixed-case text and numerals.
Capitals have a simple, sign-painter directness, while lowercase forms stay open and readable with minimal joining. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing rounded bowls with brisk diagonals for a coherent, informal set.