Outline Patu 1 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, display, playful, whimsical, retro, hand-drawn, storybook, add charm, vintage feel, handmade look, light display, monoline, inline, decorative, bouncy, quirky.
A decorative outline face built from clean outer contours with an inner inline that creates a hollow, double-stroke look. Letterforms are upright with gently irregular curves and slightly wavy stroke paths that mimic pen-drawn drafting rather than rigid geometry. Terminals tend to be softly tapered or subtly flared, and many characters show small asymmetries that add bounce and motion. The uppercase has a light, open presence with rounded bowls and modest serifs/fin-like endings, while the lowercase keeps a simple, readable structure with single-storey forms and friendly proportions. Numerals follow the same outlined construction, maintaining consistent inner spacing and a cohesive rhythm across the set.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, and short editorial callouts where the outlined construction can breathe. It can add personality to children’s materials, boutique branding, and playful signage, especially when used at medium to large sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone feels lighthearted and charming, with a vintage poster and storybook sensibility. The outlined construction reads as airy and decorative, giving text a playful, animated cadence without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, vintage-leaning outline style that feels hand-rendered while staying legible. Its consistent double-line construction suggests it was made to provide decorative emphasis without the visual mass of a filled weight.
Because the design relies on interior counters and double lines, it performs best with enough size and contrast to preserve the inner channel; at very small sizes the outline and inline can visually merge. The slightly irregular contouring is consistent across letters and numbers, reinforcing the hand-drawn character rather than appearing accidental.