Print Osnay 14 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social graphics, invitations, playful, energetic, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade feel, expressive display, compact titles, casual voice, brushy, bouncy, condensed, inky, lively.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with brush-like strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms show lively stroke modulation and subtle wobble, with occasional ink-blob joins and tapered starts/finishes that suggest a quick marker or brush pen. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven but intentional rhythm, and counters stay fairly open for a narrow silhouette. Lowercase shapes are compact with short extenders, while uppercase forms are tall and slightly elastic, reinforcing a vertical, compact texture in lines of text.
Well-suited to display settings where a compact, energetic handwritten voice is needed, such as posters, social media graphics, product packaging, and event titles. It can also work for short callouts, labels, and playful branding, especially where an intentionally handmade, brush-printed look is desirable.
The font reads as informal and upbeat, with a spontaneous, doodled confidence. Its bouncy rhythm and inky stroke behavior give it a personable, human presence that feels approachable and expressive rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered marker/brush writing in a condensed footprint, prioritizing personality and momentum over geometric regularity. Its narrow build and lively stroke endings suggest a focus on expressive headings and punchy, informal messaging.
Distinctive quirks—like the narrow, high-waisted uppercase and the simplified, hand-drawn numerals—add character and help it stand out in short phrases. The dense, vertical texture can feel punchy in headlines, while longer passages take on a busy, animated color due to the irregular widths and brushy edges.