Outline Ohji 14 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, packaging, art deco, retro, neon, playful, architectural, display impact, sign-like styling, geometric clarity, lightweight feel, monoline, geometric, rounded, inline, constructed.
A monoline outline face built from clean, geometric forms with rounded corners and consistent stroke spacing between the outer and inner contours. Curves are smooth and broadly drawn (notably in O/C/G), while straight-sided letters keep crisp, squared terminals and simplified joins. The overall construction feels engineered and modular, with open counters, restrained detailing, and a steady rhythm that stays legible even as the outlines remain delicate.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, and packaging where the outline effect can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also works well for signage or UI hero text when a light, luminous, line-drawn aesthetic is desired.
The font evokes a vintage display mood reminiscent of Art Deco signage and mid‑century storefront lettering, with a light, airy presence that reads like illuminated tubing or wireframe lettering. Its minimal, outlined structure adds a playful, modern twist while maintaining a refined, graphic tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean outline alphabet with a strong geometric foundation, optimized for decorative impact rather than dense text. Its consistent inline spacing and simplified structure suggest a focus on reproducible, sign-like letterforms that stay cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Round letters maintain even inner spacing and a calm symmetry, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are sharply constructed to keep the outline gap consistent. Numerals follow the same linear outline logic, giving the set a cohesive, sign-ready look.