Outline Ohzu 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, art deco, retro, neon, showcard, playful, vintage revival, display impact, signage look, decorative clarity, monoline, inline, rounded, condensed, geometric.
A condensed, monoline outline design built from a clean outer contour with a consistent inner inline that creates a double-stroke, hollow look. Curves are rounded and even, corners are softly squared, and terminals are blunt, giving the letters a tidy, engineered finish. Proportions lean tall and narrow with generous vertical rhythm; counters are open and simplified, and the numerals follow the same streamlined construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where the outlined construction can read clearly. It also works well for packaging, event graphics, and short promotional copy, especially when paired with solid fills, color, or background shapes that enhance its sign-like presence.
The double-line outline evokes vintage signage and illuminated lettering, reading as upbeat and slightly theatrical. Its narrow, tall shapes and clean geometry suggest a retro-modern character that feels at home in display settings where a decorative, animated presence is desired.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic outline display lettering with a tidy, monoline system and a built-in inline that adds depth without using shading. Its condensed proportions prioritize impact and vertical elegance while maintaining a friendly, rounded geometry.
Because the strokes are outlines with internal spacing, the face relies on sufficient size and contrast to show its structure clearly; at small sizes the inner inline can visually close up. The consistent construction across caps, lowercase, and figures supports uniform texture when set in short lines or stacked compositions.