Outline Ipbu 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, retro, casual, bold, display impact, approachability, playful branding, headline clarity, rounded, bubble-like, cartoonish, soft, outlined.
A rounded, outline-only sans with monoline contours and open counters throughout. Forms are soft and slightly inflated, with generous corner radii and a consistent stroke shell that creates a clear hollow interior. Proportions lean wide and friendly, with simplified geometry and minimal contrast; terminals are blunt and rounded rather than sharply cut. The lowercase is highly legible with single-storey a and g, a simple earless r, and a looped descender on q, while figures are straightforward and evenly drawn for uniform rhythm in text.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, packaging, and playful brand marks where the outlined construction can be appreciated. It can work for short UI labels or social graphics at medium-to-large sizes, especially when a friendly, attention-getting outline style is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoon-like warmth that reads as informal and inviting. Its airy outline construction adds a light, decorative feel that suggests fun, signage, and headline energy rather than serious editorial typography.
The design appears intended as a cheerful display outline that prioritizes clarity and charm through rounded construction and simplified, approachable shapes. The consistent contour weight and hollow interiors suggest it was made to stand out in bold compositions while keeping a light, open feel.
The outline spacing creates a strong presence at larger sizes, and the interior whitespace becomes a key part of the letterforms’ rhythm. Curves dominate, but diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, and Y stay clean and stable, helping the set feel consistent despite its playful softness.