Outline Ohba 19 is a very light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, casual, airy, outline display, friendly tone, graphic impact, lightweight look, rounded, geometric, open counters, single-line outline, bubblelike.
A clean outline sans with rounded corners and a steady, even contour that reads like a single stroke traced around each letterform. The proportions are broadly geometric, with generous counters and smooth curves in bowls and rounds, while diagonals and joins stay crisp and uncomplicated. Uppercase forms are sturdy and simple; lowercase keeps a straightforward, printed construction with a single‑storey a and g and clear, open apertures. Numerals follow the same rounded, outlined logic, giving the set a consistent, light, open color on the page.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and brand moments that benefit from an airy, graphic outline. It works especially well at medium to large sizes where the contour can read cleanly and the open interiors create a distinctive, light presence.
The outlined construction and soft geometry give the font a buoyant, approachable tone with a touch of retro display charm. It feels informal and upbeat, leaning more toward fun headlines than sober, text-heavy settings.
The design appears intended to provide a friendly, contemporary outline voice that stays highly legible while delivering a playful display effect. Its consistent contour and rounded geometry suggest it was drawn to be easy to set and visually cohesive across letters and numbers.
Because the design is entirely contour-based, interior whitespace plays a strong role in legibility and impact; it will appear lighter and more delicate than a filled style at the same size. The rounded terminals and simplified shapes keep the texture even in longer lines, while the outline effect becomes more graphic at larger sizes.