Outline Ohku 8 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, clean, technical, modern, airy, playful, display styling, clarity, modern branding, schematic labeling, monoline, geometric, rounded, open counters, uniform stroke.
A monoline outline sans with simplified, geometric construction and consistent stroke spacing between the inner and outer contours. Letterforms lean on straight stems and broad curves, with generally squared terminals and softly rounded corners that keep the shapes smooth rather than sharp. Proportions are straightforward and readable: capitals are relatively wide with open bowls, while lowercase forms are compact and utilitarian, with single‑storey "a" and "g" and a tall, narrow "t". Numerals are clear and evenly drawn, with rounded figures like 0/8/9 built from clean elliptical loops.
Well suited to display applications where the outline effect is a feature—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and large-format signage. It can also work for UI labels, diagrams, and wayfinding when set at sufficiently large sizes so the outline remains distinct.
The outline treatment gives the font an airy, light-on-its-feet presence that feels modern and slightly playful. Its restrained geometry and even rhythm also suggest a technical, schematic tone, like labeling or interface graphics rather than expressive handwriting.
The font appears designed to deliver a straightforward, contemporary sans voice while leveraging an outline construction for emphasis and stylistic distinction. Its consistent geometry and simplified details prioritize clarity and repeatable shapes, aiming for a clean display look that remains legible across a broad character set.
Because the design is purely contoured, it reads best when given enough size or contrast against the background; the open interiors and uniform outlines produce a crisp, sign-like silhouette. Curved glyphs (C, G, O, Q, S) emphasize smooth, near-circular arcs, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) stay clean and uncomplicated.