Print Osmat 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, quotes, headlines, packaging, social media, casual, handmade, expressive, friendly, energetic, human warmth, casual emphasis, handwritten voice, display impact, expressive rhythm, brushy, monoline feel, slanted, airy, springy.
A lively handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and a brisk, pen-and-brush rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin behavior with tapered entries and exits, producing sharp terminals and occasional teardrop-like starts. Letterforms are open and rounded, with simplified construction and minimal joining; spacing breathes, and widths fluctuate noticeably from glyph to glyph. The lowercase sits low with compact bodies and small counters, while ascenders and capitals rise tall, giving the line a buoyant, vertical sparkle.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where a handwritten voice is desirable—posters, pull quotes, product packaging, menu headings, and social media graphics. The tall caps and slanted motion help emphasize titles and emphasis words, while the compact lowercase works well for brief supporting lines when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick note-taking with a confident marker or brush pen. It feels upbeat and human, with just enough unevenness to read as authentic rather than geometric. The italic slant and snappy terminals add momentum, making phrases feel conversational and slightly dramatic.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and charm of casual brush-and-pen handwriting in an unconnected print style. Its goal is expressive display readability—prioritizing gesture, contrast, and personality to add a personal signature-like feel to everyday messaging.
Capitals are bold and attention-grabbing with broad curves, while many lowercase forms are lighter and more delicate, creating a natural handwritten hierarchy. Numerals are simple and fluid, matching the letter rhythm, and the texture alternates between smooth curves and crisp, angled cuts where strokes change direction.