Outline Gesi 12 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, kids branding, packaging, invitations, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, youthful, playful display, outline effect, hand-drawn feel, friendly tone, rounded, monoline, bubbly, open counters, soft corners.
A rounded, monoline outline design that draws each glyph with an even double-line contour, leaving the interior unfilled. Shapes are softly squared and gently irregular in a hand-drawn way, with rounded terminals and simplified geometry. Counters are open and generous, and curves are broad rather than tight, giving letters a buoyant rhythm. The overall construction stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, with clean outlines and minimal interior detail beyond the parallel stroke contour.
Works best for display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, invitations, and educational or kid-oriented materials where a playful outline look is desired. It also suits short phrases, signage, and social graphics where the open, airy contour can stand out against flat color fills or simple backgrounds.
The font reads as lighthearted and approachable, with a doodled, bubbly charm that feels informal and upbeat. Its outlined construction adds a playful “sticker” or coloring-book flavor, making the tone more whimsical than authoritative. Overall it conveys friendliness and a casual, crafty energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, hand-drawn outline voice that feels approachable and decorative rather than text-forward. By keeping strokes monoline and corners rounded, it aims for easygoing readability at display sizes while leaning into a whimsical, craft-like character.
Because the design relies on outlines, small sizes and dense settings can reduce clarity as the inner spaces narrow; it visually benefits from a bit of breathing room. The simplified forms and rounded corners keep the texture even, while the hand-made irregularity prevents it from feeling mechanical.