Outline Ilni 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, comics, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, retro, cartoon, hand-lettered look, friendly display, retro signage, lightweight impact, monoline, outlined, rounded, wobbly, bouncy.
A tall, condensed outline face built from a single continuous outer contour, with no interior fill. Strokes keep a largely uniform thickness while the contour subtly wobbles, creating an organic, hand-inked feel. Corners are softened and curves are slightly irregular, with occasional bulges and tapered joins that add a bouncy rhythm. Counters are generous for an outline style, and the overall spacing feels compact, emphasizing verticality and a light, airy color on the page.
Best suited for display typography where the outline can be appreciated—posters, titles, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and comic or children-oriented graphics. It works well when set at larger sizes or with ample tracking to keep the interior whitespace from collapsing visually.
The font reads as playful and informal, with a sketchy cartoon sensibility and a touch of retro sign-lettering charm. Its uneven contour and tall proportions give it a humorous, friendly voice that feels more personal than mechanical.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-drawn outlined lettering—like marker or pen tracing—prioritizing character and approachability over strict geometric precision. The condensed build and consistent outline emphasize a lightweight, attention-getting display presence.
Capitals tend toward narrow, poster-like silhouettes, while lowercase maintains a similarly tall stance for consistency. The outline construction makes the design feel lighter at text sizes, but the lively contour helps it remain expressive in display settings.