Outline Kode 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids, comics, posters, packaging, headlines, playful, cartoon, casual, friendly, bouncy, playfulness, whimsy, youth appeal, informality, display impact, rounded, puffy, hand-drawn, bubble, soft corners.
A rounded, cartoon-like outline face with puffy forms and softly squared corners. Strokes are drawn as a single outer contour with open counters, producing a hollow look and a light-on-ink texture. The letters lean forward and keep a loose, hand-drawn rhythm, with gently irregular curves, rounded joins, and slightly wavy contours. Proportions feel roomy and horizontally generous, with simple geometric construction and minimal internal detail beyond the outline.
Best suited to short display settings such as kids-oriented branding, comic or cartoon titles, playful posters, stickers, and packaging where an outlined, bubbly look adds character. It can also work for logos or badges when you want a light, airy fill with a bold contour.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a kid-friendly, comic sensibility. Its buoyant slant and inflated shapes give it an energetic, informal voice that reads as fun rather than serious or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, animated outline style that stays legible while emphasizing charm and motion. The forward slant and inflated silhouettes suggest it was built to feel lively and approachable in headline-sized applications.
The outline thickness appears consistent across the set, supporting even color in display use. Some glyphs show intentional quirkiness in terminals and curves, reinforcing the hand-made personality while maintaining clear, recognizable letterforms.