Print Oskom 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, quotes, invitations, packaging, casual, expressive, friendly, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, informal voice, signature energy, human warmth, brushlike, slanted, airy, swift, fluid.
A slanted, brush-pen style print face with lively, slightly irregular strokes and visible calligraphic modulation. Letterforms are unconnected, with tapered terminals and occasional flicks that suggest fast, confident writing. Proportions are narrow-to-moderate with a compact lowercase presence, and a rhythm that alternates between smooth curves and crisp, angled joins. The overall texture is open and airy, with variable stroke endings and a gently dynamic baseline feel.
Best suited to short, attention-getting text such as headlines, posters, pull quotes, greeting cards, and casual invitations. It also works well for packaging accents and social graphics where a handwritten note-like voice is desired, while longer paragraphs may feel busy due to the energetic slant and stroke movement.
The tone is informal and personable, with a quick handwritten energy that reads as spontaneous rather than polished. Its swooping capitals and brisk diagonals add a playful, conversational character suited to upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick brush lettering in a readable, unconnected print form. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict regularity, offering a natural handwritten feel that remains coherent in word shapes.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often using long entry/exit strokes that create a signature-like flavor in words. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and slight variation that keeps the set cohesive while retaining a natural, drawn quality.