Outline Ohsu 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, airy, friendly, retro, clean, outline display, lightweight texture, friendly modernity, sign-like clarity, monoline, rounded, open counters, single-storey a, soft terminals.
This font is constructed as a clean outline drawing with a consistent monoline contour and no filled interior. Letterforms are geometric-leaning with generous rounding at corners and smooth, even curves, giving the shapes a soft, approachable rhythm. Proportions are straightforward and readable, with open counters and simplified forms such as a single-storey “a”; numerals follow the same rounded, even-handed construction. Spacing appears regular and calm in the sample text, with outlines that stay crisp and evenly offset throughout.
It performs best as a display face for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where the outline effect can be a primary visual feature. It can also work for logo wordmarks and short calls-to-action, especially in clean layouts where the interior whitespace remains distinct.
The outlined construction creates an airy, lighthearted presence that reads as modern yet slightly retro, like signage or display lettering from mid-century-inspired graphics. The rounded geometry keeps the tone friendly and informal while still feeling orderly and designed.
The design intention appears to be an approachable outline display style that delivers strong letter recognition through simple geometry and rounded forms, while using negative space to keep the overall texture light. It prioritizes a graphic, decorative presence over dense text color.
Because the strokes are defined only by contour lines, the design’s clarity depends on size and contrast: it reads best when the outline has room to breathe and when background clutter is minimal. The consistent rounding and simplified geometry help maintain legibility across both capitals and lowercase in longer lines of text.