Outline Ihbu 5 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, logos, playful, friendly, retro, casual, approachable, display, friendliness, simplicity, signage, rounded, bubble, soft, cartoonish, outlined.
A rounded outline typeface built from smooth, monoline contours with generous corner radii and consistent stroke spacing. Letterforms lean toward simple geometric construction (circular O/o, open C/c) with softened terminals and minimal contrast, producing an even, buoyant rhythm. The caps are compact and sturdy, while the lowercase keeps clear, single-storey forms (notably a and g) and straightforward joins; counters are wide and open, helping maintain legibility despite the hollow drawing. Numerals follow the same inflated, rounded logic, with clean interior shapes and no sharp vertices.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and playful branding where the outlined construction can breathe. It also works well for short UI badges, stickers, and logo wordmarks when used at medium-to-large sizes with ample spacing and strong contrast against the background.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, evoking a retro sign-painting or sticker-like feel. Its rounded outlines read as friendly and informal, making text feel upbeat and non-threatening rather than authoritative.
The font appears designed to deliver a cheerful, rounded outline look that remains readable and consistent across a basic alphanumeric set. Its simplified geometry and soft terminals suggest an emphasis on friendly display typography for modern-retro graphic applications rather than long-form text.
Because the design is pure outline, perceived weight depends strongly on background and size; it reads crisp at larger settings and more delicate in dense paragraphs. The wide curves and simplified details give it a cohesive, cartoon-leaning personality that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.