Outline Ipbu 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, playful, techy, geometric, futuristic, decorative display, retro futurism, branding accent, sign lettering, monoline, inline bars, rounded corners, chamfered joins, stencil-like.
A clean outline display face built from monoline contours with softly rounded corners and occasional chamfered joins. The letterforms favor geometric construction—circular bowls, straight-sided stems, and simplified terminals—while several glyphs introduce internal crossbars or inset strokes that read like built-in inlines. Overall spacing and proportions feel open and airy, with smooth curves on O/C/G forms and squarer treatment on E/F/L/T that keeps the rhythm crisp. Numerals and lowercase follow the same outline logic, mixing rounded shapes with a few stylized, cut-in details that add character without heavy contrast.
Best used at display sizes for headlines, poster typography, branding marks, packaging, and signage where the outline construction can stay crisp. It can also work for short UI labels or title cards when set large enough for the internal details to remain legible.
The tone lands between retro sign lettering and light sci‑fi instrumentation. Its outlined shells and embedded bars create a playful, slightly futuristic feel—more decorative than text-serious—suited to upbeat, graphic-forward applications.
The font appears designed to provide a lightweight outline look with geometric friendliness and a few distinctive inline accents, giving designers an easy way to add a retro-futuristic flavor without dense stroke weight. The consistent contour logic across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals suggests an emphasis on cohesive, logo-ready styling.
The design shows intentional idiosyncrasies (notably in S, G, and some numerals) that read as branding features rather than strict neutrality. Because the strokes are only contours, the face relies on sufficient size and contrasty backgrounds to maintain clarity.