Outline Ihdy 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, retro, bubbly, friendly, cartoon, fun, novelty, youthful, expressive, rounded, soft, puffy, monoline, outline.
A soft, rounded outline face with inflated, blobby letterforms and a smooth, monoline contour. The slanted stance and gently wiggly curves create a lively rhythm, while counters are kept open and simple for a buoyant silhouette. Stroke endings are fully rounded, joins are cushioned, and overall proportions lean wide and roomy, giving the alphabet a pillowy, sticker-like presence.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and attention-grabbing brand moments where a playful voice is desired. It can work well for children’s materials, entertainment, snack/food labels, and social graphics, especially when paired with solid fills, shadows, or bright color palettes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, hand-drawn cartoon feel. Its bouncy outlines and casual slant read as humorous and informal, suggesting fun rather than seriousness.
The design appears intended to deliver a cheerful, retro-leaning personality through puffy outlines and a gentle italic bounce, prioritizing character and approachability over strict, text-oriented precision.
The outline construction makes color fills and layering treatments especially prominent, and the rounded geometry stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The italic angle is noticeable without becoming sharp, keeping the texture soft and friendly at display sizes.