Outline Ohku 9 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, modern, clean, technical, airy, playful, outline display, graphic layering, modern utility, monoline, outlined, geometric, rounded, crisp.
A monoline outline sans with open counters and a single, consistent contour forming each glyph. Letterforms lean geometric with generous curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) balanced by straight, squared-off terminals and simple joins. Corners are slightly softened rather than sharp, keeping the rhythm smooth across the set, while the outlines maintain even spacing and a tidy, engineered regularity. Numerals follow the same rounded, schematic logic, reading clearly through contour alone.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where the outlined construction can be appreciated. It also works well for signage-style treatments, UI mockups, and layered graphic compositions (e.g., over photos or color blocks) where an open, lightweight letterform is desirable.
The overall tone feels light, contemporary, and slightly schematic—like lettering drawn for diagrams, interfaces, or signage mockups. Its hollow construction gives it an airy presence that can feel playful at larger sizes while still reading as orderly and technical.
The design appears intended to provide a streamlined outlined companion to a geometric sans: a clean, consistent contour system that reads clearly while adding visual lightness and contemporary character for graphic-driven typography.
Because the stroke is rendered as an outline rather than a filled form, perceived weight depends strongly on size and background contrast; it will look more delicate in small text and more assertive in large display settings. The consistent contour and simple geometry help maintain cohesion across mixed-case text and numerals.