Outline Ilhu 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, sporty, bold, display impact, retro feel, playful branding, graphic texture, headline clarity, slab serif, rounded, inline, outlined, soft corners.
A chunky slab-serif design drawn as a heavy outline with an open interior, creating a clear inline/outlined effect. Letterforms are wide-shouldered and sturdy, with rounded outer corners and squared terminals that read like softened blocks. Curves are generous and smooth, counters are fairly open, and the lowercase shows a tall x-height that keeps words legible at display sizes. The outline thickness is consistent across straights and curves, producing an even, poster-ready rhythm.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, headline treatments, storefront or event signage, and logo wordmarks where the outlined slabs can read large and bold. It also fits playful packaging, stickers, and sports or club-inspired graphics where a retro, high-impact look is desired.
The overall tone feels upbeat and nostalgic, with a varsity/boardwalk energy that’s confident but not aggressive. Its inflated, cushioned silhouettes and hollow construction give it a toy-like friendliness while still projecting impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence through sturdy slab shapes while using an outlined construction to keep the texture airy and graphic. It’s built for attention-grabbing titles that want a vintage, cheerful character without becoming overly ornate.
Because the interior is unfilled, the face relies on sufficient size and contrast to the background for clarity; the outline can visually thin out on busy textures or at small sizes. Numerals match the same blocky, rounded slab structure, keeping headings and badges consistent.