Outline Lyda 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, architectural, playful, display impact, space saving, graphic outline, clean legibility, outlined, rounded corners, open counters, clean, condensed.
A condensed outline sans built from a single, even line that traces the outer contour of each glyph. Forms are mostly geometric with squared-off shoulders and softly rounded corners, keeping curves smooth while preserving a slightly boxy rhythm. Counters and apertures are generous for an outline design, and joins stay clean and consistent, giving the alphabet a tidy, engineered feel. Numerals follow the same structural logic, with simple, legible shapes and rounded rectangular curves.
Well suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, logos, labels, and packaging where an outlined look adds graphic distinction. It can work effectively for signage-style applications and short UI badges when set large enough to preserve the clarity of the contour.
The overall tone feels bold and graphic without relying on fill, suggesting a retro display sensibility with a sporty, scoreboard-like energy. Its clean outlines and compact width also evoke wayfinding and technical labeling, while the hollow interiors keep it light and approachable.
The design appears intended to provide a compact, highly legible outlined alphabet with a clean geometric backbone. It prioritizes consistent contour weight and simplified construction to deliver a versatile display voice that feels both retro and utilitarian.
At text sizes the interior whitespace becomes the dominant feature, so the face reads best when given enough scale or contrast to let the outlines hold together. The consistent stroke and tight proportions create a strong vertical cadence, which can look especially crisp in short lines and all-caps settings.