Outline Polu 5 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, playful, retro, western, loud, whimsical, display impact, retro signage, lightweight boldness, playful tone, slab-serif, rounded, soft corners, bulky, bubbly.
A wide, outline slab-serif with chunky proportions and softly rounded corners. The letterforms use mostly uniform stroke thickness in the contour, with broad, squared serifs and generous curves that keep counters open despite the hollow construction. Curved letters like C, O, and S feel inflated and smooth, while diagonals and joins are simplified for a sturdy, sign-like rhythm. Spacing appears roomy and the overall silhouette reads bold and horizontal even though only the outer contour is drawn.
Best suited for large-format display work such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for logos and packaging where a retro, outlined look is desired and the design allows for generous size and spacing.
The style conveys a playful, retro display attitude with a touch of Western poster vernacular. Its hollow outlines and bouncy shapes feel attention-getting and theatrical, leaning more toward fun and showy than formal or technical.
Likely designed as an attention-grabbing outline display face that mimics bold slab-serif signage while staying lightweight through hollow construction. The wide stance, rounded shaping, and simplified detailing aim for immediate impact and a friendly, vintage flavor.
At text sizes the interior whitespace and thin outline require sufficient scale and contrast to avoid looking faint; it reads best when the outline can remain crisp. Numerals follow the same rounded, slabby structure, keeping a consistent, friendly tone across letters and figures.