Outline Ohji 2 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, airy, technical, minimal, contemporary, architectural, outline display, graphic lightness, geometric clarity, modern identity, geometric, monoline, clean, crisp, linear.
This typeface is constructed as a single, continuous outline with open counters and no filled strokes, producing a light, wireframe look. Letterforms are built from largely geometric primitives—straight stems, squared terminals, and generous circular arcs—yielding a clean, structured rhythm. Curves are smooth and evenly drawn, while joins and corners stay crisp, giving the alphabet a precise, engineered feel. Spacing reads moderately open for an outline design, and the overall texture remains consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and branding where the outline effect can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging or UI accents when used at larger sizes, paired with a solid text face for body copy.
The outlined construction conveys a modern, airy presence with a slightly technical, schematic character. Its restraint and clarity feel contemporary and architectural, leaning more toward design-forward minimalism than expressive handwriting or retro ornament.
The design appears intended to offer a modern outline alternative to a neutral geometric sans, emphasizing clarity of construction and a lightweight, graphic presence. It prioritizes a clean contour aesthetic that feels at home in contemporary identity systems and layout-driven design.
Because the design relies on contour lines rather than filled strokes, the perceived weight depends strongly on size and background contrast; it reads clearest when given room to breathe. Round characters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) emphasize the font’s geometric backbone, while straight-sided forms keep the overall system crisp and orderly.