Outline Kobe 4 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, sporty, retro, playful, bold, graphic, display impact, retro styling, sport branding, graphic outline, rounded, geometric, inline, monoline, blocky.
A wide, geometric outline face built from a consistent monoline contour with open counters and no fill. Letterforms are blocky and compact in construction, with rounded corners softening the rectangles and bowls. Strokes maintain even thickness throughout, and the outlines keep generous interior white space, making the shapes feel airy despite their heavy footprint. Lowercase forms have a tall x-height and simple, single-storey constructions, while figures are similarly broad and rounded, matching the overall squared-off rhythm.
This font is best used at display sizes where the outline structure and broad proportions can be appreciated—headlines, posters, branding marks, and short callouts. It also fits energetic applications such as sports graphics, event promotions, and packaging where bold shapes and strong silhouettes are desirable.
The outlined construction and expansive proportions create a confident, high-impact tone that reads as sporty and retro. Its rounded geometry and open interiors add a friendly, playful edge, giving it a display-forward personality suited to attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-visibility outline look with sporty, retro cues, prioritizing strong silhouettes and a consistent geometric system over text-density efficiency. Its wide stance and rounded, blocky forms suggest it was drawn for impactful display typography rather than long reading.
Because the design relies on contour alone, perceived weight and clarity will depend strongly on size and background contrast; the outlines can feel crisp and technical large, and more delicate at smaller sizes. The wide set and squared geometry produce a steady, poster-like cadence across words and numerals.