Outline Jivo 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, invitations, branding, vintage, playful, whimsical, hand-drawn, bookish, add texture, evoke vintage, show craftsmanship, decorative display, outlined, decorative, calligraphic, sketchy, ink-like.
An outlined, serifed italic with softly irregular contours and a hand-inked rhythm. Strokes are built from outer contours with interior openings, giving each letter a hollow, drawn-line look; the outline thickness varies subtly, producing a lively, slightly sketchy texture. Serifs are wedge-like and somewhat flared, and curves show gentle wobble rather than strict geometric precision. Proportions feel traditional and slightly condensed in places, with a compact lowercase and small counters that stay readable at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, titles, and packaging where the outlined texture can be appreciated. It can work for short editorial headlines or pull quotes, and for vintage-leaning branding or event materials where a handcrafted, decorative serif is desired.
The overall tone is antique and playful, evoking old storybooks, hand-lettered signage, and whimsical editorial styling. Its lively outlines and uneven edges add character and informality, while the italic slant and serif structure keep it rooted in classic typography.
The design appears intended to blend classic italic serif forms with an outline-drawn construction, creating a decorative face that feels handcrafted and period-evocative. The slight irregularities and open interiors prioritize personality and texture over strict, text-size neutrality.
In the samples, the hollow construction creates strong visual color on white backgrounds but can appear busy when tightly spaced or at small sizes, especially in dense text. Numerals and capitals carry the same outlined, slightly irregular treatment, helping headings and short phrases feel cohesive across mixed content.