Outline Komu 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, titles, art deco, geometric, retro, futuristic, signage, deco revival, display impact, ornamental clarity, geometric styling, monoline, rounded, inline detail, stencil-like, architectural.
A geometric, monoline display face built from clean outer contours with consistent stroke thickness and frequent interior cut-outs. Many letters feature an inline notch or inner channel that echoes the outer shape, creating a hollowed, stencil-like rhythm in bowls and terminals. Curves are round and symmetrical, while straight stems feel engineered and precise; joins stay crisp and the overall drawing favors simple, constructed forms. Spacing reads fairly open for a condensed design, and the figures follow the same outlined, cut-out logic for a cohesive set.
Well suited for short, high-impact typography such as posters, headlines, title cards, and brand marks where the outlined construction can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging, labels, and event or venue signage, especially when paired with simple supporting text. For long passages or small UI text, the interior cut-outs may require generous sizing and contrast to maintain legibility.
The overall tone is distinctly Art Deco with a modern, futuristic edge—sleek, ornamental, and slightly theatrical. The repeated inner cut-outs add a mechanical, signage-oriented character that feels at home in vintage marquees as well as sci‑fi interfaces. It comes across as confident and stylized rather than neutral.
The font appears designed to deliver a period-inspired, constructed look through an outlined skeleton and repeated inline cut-outs, balancing ornament with strict geometry. Its intention seems to be creating distinctive, memorable display typography that reads as both vintage (Deco) and modern (streamlined, technical).
The design leans on repeated motifs—inner counters and small breaks—so it looks strongest at display sizes where those details stay clear. The mixture of sharply constructed diagonals (notably in letters like A, V, W, X, Y) and soft circular forms (O, Q, 0) creates a lively, architectural texture in longer lines of text.