Print Osgej 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, social media, playful, handmade, casual, quirky, lively, hand-lettered feel, expressive texture, casual readability, dynamic motion, brushy, textured, organic, irregular, expressive.
A lively hand-drawn print style with brush-like strokes and visibly irregular edges. Letterforms lean forward with a loose, calligraphic rhythm, and stroke terminals often taper or flare as if made with a flexible marker or brush. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with uneven character widths and a bouncy baseline that reinforces the handmade feel. Counters are generally open and simplified, while occasional long entry/exit flicks and angled joins add motion without connecting the letters.
Best used at display sizes where the brush texture and lively irregularities can be appreciated—such as posters, headlines, packaging, and cover artwork. It can also work for short bursts of text in social media graphics, invitations, and playful branding, especially when a handmade, personable voice is desired.
The font feels informal and energetic, combining a friendly handwritten tone with a slightly mischievous, sketchbook character. Its uneven texture and spontaneous stroke behavior read as personal and expressive rather than polished or corporate, making it well suited to designs that want warmth and personality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering made with a brush pen or marker, prioritizing gesture and personality over geometric consistency. Its forward slant, variable stroke energy, and slightly condensed proportions suggest a goal of creating a dynamic, informal voice that stays readable while looking unmistakably drawn by hand.
Capitals show the strongest personality, with occasional exaggerated strokes and pointed, brushy terminals that stand out in display settings. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with simplified shapes and subtle wobble that matches the text rhythm in longer samples.