Outline Ohwa 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, retro, whimsical, playful display, handmade feel, light texture, retro signage, sketchy, wavy, monoline, double-line, bouncy.
A lively outline face built from a single, hand-drawn contour that often appears as a doubled, slightly offset line, creating an airy, hollow interior. Strokes are monoline in feel with subtly uneven pressure and softly wobbly curves, giving the outlines a sketchbook rhythm rather than geometric precision. Proportions are relatively compact and narrow, with tall ascenders and a modest x-height; counters are generous due to the open construction, and terminals tend to be rounded or casually tapered. Capitals show simplified, poster-like structures, while lowercase forms keep a loose, informal consistency across the set, and figures follow the same outlined, lightly irregular logic.
Best suited to short display settings where the airy outline can stay crisp: headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, invitations, and craft-oriented designs, especially when paired with a simple solid text face for body copy.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, with an intentionally imperfect, doodled personality. The double-contour outlines read as lighthearted and crafty, leaning toward a vintage sign-paint or notebook illustration vibe rather than corporate neutrality.
The design intent appears to be a friendly, hand-drawn outline display font that delivers personality through wobble, double-line contours, and open counters. It prioritizes character and a light, illustrated texture over strict uniformity, aiming for an approachable, decorative presence.
The outline construction creates a delicate color on the page, so spacing and letterfit feel visually driven by the outer contour more than by a solid stroke. Curves and joins are intentionally organic, and repeated forms (like rounds and diagonals) show small, human variations that contribute to its charm.