Outline Kosu 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, kids, packaging, stickers, playful, cartoon, handmade, retro, comic, attention, friendliness, humor, hand-drawn feel, display impact, rounded, chunky, bouncy, irregular, outlined.
A chunky outlined display face with hollow counters and a heavy outer contour. Letterforms are rounded and slightly irregular, with wobbly baselines and subtly uneven stroke edges that mimic hand-drawn marker or brush outlines. Shapes favor broad curves and soft corners, while straighter strokes (as in E, F, T) keep a squarish, blocky stance. Counters and interior spaces are generously opened and often simplified, giving the glyphs a bold silhouette with a lightweight interior.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, playful branding, product packaging, and kid-oriented materials. The outlined construction also works well where a lighter interior is desirable, such as on busy backgrounds or when a filled color can be added behind the outline for contrast.
The overall tone is friendly, comedic, and energetic, with a casual, sketch-like rhythm that feels approachable rather than formal. The thick outline and airy interior create a punchy, poster-like presence that reads as fun and slightly retro, reminiscent of classic comic and kids’ packaging typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing display voice while keeping the mood light and humorous. By combining a thick outline with rounded, imperfect contours, it prioritizes personality and immediacy over typographic neutrality.
Capitals are compact and sturdy, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey constructions with simplified terminals, reinforcing an informal, hand-lettered feel. Numerals follow the same bubbly, outlined construction and are designed for impact more than strict uniformity. The outline treatment remains consistent across the set, helping the font hold together even with its intentionally uneven detailing.