Outline Ilhy 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, playful, retro, collegiate, bold, lively, display impact, retro flavor, friendly tone, graphic clarity, slab serif, bracketed, rounded, outlined, open counters.
A slab-serif outline design with a double-line construction: a strong outer contour and an inset inner contour that creates a hollow, stencil-like interior. Strokes are broadly uniform and corners are noticeably rounded, giving the letterforms a soft, inflated feel despite the sturdy slab terminals. Proportions skew generous and open, with wide bowls and roomy counters; curves are smooth and slightly squarish in places, keeping shapes stable and highly graphic. The outline remains consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing an even, poster-friendly rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, large labels, and identity work where the outlined construction can be appreciated—such as posters, retro packaging, sports-themed graphics, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but the hollow detailing benefits from comfortable sizing and contrast against the background.
The overall tone reads upbeat and throwback, mixing a classic collegiate/athletic sign-painting flavor with a cartoonish friendliness. The hollow outline effect adds a light, decorative energy that feels suited to display settings rather than quiet, text-first reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy slab-serif silhouette while keeping the texture airy through an internal outline, creating a bold but lightweight display impression. Its rounded geometry and consistent outline treatment suggest a focus on friendliness and high-impact legibility in branding and signage contexts.
The inset contour is set far enough from the outer stroke to stay legible at moderate sizes, and the rounded joins help avoid sharp notches in tight interiors. Numerals match the same slab-and-outline vocabulary, keeping a cohesive, emblem-like look across alphanumerics.