Outline Dohu 7 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, retro, playful, comic, sporty, bold, attention grabbing, retro display, dimensional effect, headline impact, inline shadow, slanted, rounded, chunky, 3d effect.
A slanted, heavy display face built from an outlined contour with a consistent inline drop-shadow that creates a dimensional, cut-paper look. Letterforms are compact and upright in structure but driven forward by the italic angle, with rounded corners, slightly bulbous curves, and confident, blocky proportions. The outlines are clean and even, while the inner shadow shape sits offset down-right, producing a steady rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Counters are generally open and simplified, favoring clarity and punch over delicate detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, event graphics, packaging, and logo lockups where the outlined 3D effect can stand out. It can also work well for retro-inspired sports branding, stickers, and social media graphics, especially when paired with flat colors or simple textures behind the outline.
The overall tone feels energetic and nostalgic, echoing mid-century signage and comic-style titling. The shadowed outline adds a lively, poster-like presence that reads as fun, extroverted, and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a high-energy display font that delivers instant presence through an outlined silhouette and a built-in shadow, evoking vintage advertising and bold editorial titling. Its simplified, rounded shapes prioritize quick recognition and visual punch in large-format use.
The inline shadow is a defining feature and remains visually coherent across the set, giving the font a consistent 3D impression at display sizes. The slant and compact widths make words feel fast and dynamic, while the outlined construction benefits from generous spacing and contrasty backgrounds to keep the contours legible.