Outline Ilbo 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, crafts, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, friendly, casual, playful display, hand-lettered feel, light emphasis, informal branding, monoline, bubbly, rounded, irregular, sketchy.
A narrow, monoline outline face built from a single continuous contour, leaving open counters and interiors throughout. Strokes are rounded at corners and terminals, with gentle wobble and slight inconsistencies that read as hand-drawn rather than geometric. Proportions are compact with relatively tall ascenders and descenders, and curves (C, O, S, 0) lean toward soft, ballooned forms while straight strokes stay lightly undulating. Spacing and widths vary by letter, reinforcing an informal rhythm that stays legible at display sizes.
Best suited for short display settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, packaging callouts, and playful branding where an outlined, hand-drawn look is desirable. It can also work well for kids-oriented materials, stickers, and craft or DIY aesthetics, especially when paired with a simple filled text face for longer copy.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a doodled, comic-adjacent energy. Its hollow outlines feel light and airy, giving words a whimsical presence without visual heaviness. The irregularity adds personality, suggesting spontaneity and a casual, youthful mood.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, personable outline style that mimics marker or pen-drawn lettering while staying coherent across a full alphanumeric set. Its narrow proportions and airy interiors suggest a goal of creating expressive display type that feels light, fun, and illustrative.
The outline-only construction means the font’s character depends strongly on size and background: at small sizes the open contours can feel delicate, while at larger sizes the wobble and rounded geometry become a defining feature. Numerals share the same soft, hand-rendered contouring, keeping mixed text consistent.