Outline Jipi 17 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, children’s, packaging, stickers/labels, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, friendly, casual, playfulness, handmade feel, approachability, informal display, cartoonish, rounded, wobbly, bouncy, outlined.
This is an outlined, monoline display face with a hand-drawn, slightly wobbly contour that gives each character an irregular, organic edge. Forms are generally rounded with soft corners and occasional angular kinks, producing a lively rhythm across words. Counters are generously open, and the outline remains consistent in thickness, keeping the texture airy even at larger sizes. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, sketch-like construction rather than rigid geometric repetition.
It works best for short display settings where the outline character can be appreciated—headlines, posters, playful packaging, and casual signage. The open, hollow construction also suits designs that need a lighter visual footprint while still feeling bold and attention-grabbing.
The overall tone is lighthearted and informal, with a cartoon sign-painting feel that reads as friendly and approachable. Its uneven outlines and buoyant shapes create a sense of motion and personality, making text feel conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a cheerful, hand-rendered outline look for expressive display typography. Its consistent contour weight and intentionally imperfect curves suggest a focus on personality and friendliness over strict typographic precision.
Round characters like O and Q show slightly irregular ovals, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) lean into a chiseled, playful geometry. Numerals follow the same outlined, bouncy construction, with exaggerated curves and a casual, hand-lettered stance that matches the alphabet.