Print Osgef 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, lively, playful, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, casual display, energetic voice, friendly tone, brushy, expressive, slanted, compact, bouncy.
This font has a brisk, hand-drawn look with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes resemble a brush or marker, with tapered entries, occasional swelling, and slightly rough, organic edges that create visible texture. Letterforms are loosely constructed and open, with rounded joins and simplified terminals; spacing and widths vary a bit from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the informal rhythm. Numerals follow the same brushy construction, mixing curved, looped shapes with quick, angled strokes for a cohesive set.
It works best for short to medium-length text where a casual, handmade voice is desired—such as posters, display headlines, packaging callouts, social posts, invitations, and pull quotes. The energetic brush texture makes it particularly effective for branding accents and emphasis lines rather than dense body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and conversational, like quick handwritten signage or note-taking done with confidence. Its energetic stroke motion and slight irregularities add personality and warmth, making the text feel approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of informal brush lettering in a clean, repeatable alphabet. It prioritizes personality, motion, and a natural hand feel while maintaining enough consistency to function smoothly across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
The slant and compact build give lines a forward-moving momentum, while the uneven stroke endings and occasional heavier downstrokes add a dynamic, gestural feel. Rounded counters and simplified shapes help it stay readable at larger sizes, though the textured stroke edges can become busy when reduced too far.