Outline Ohji 7 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, art deco, neon, retro, airy, architectural, display styling, neon effect, retro modernism, decorative clarity, inline, monoline, geometric, rounded, clean.
A crisp inline outline design built from monoline contours with open counters and consistent stroke routing. Forms lean geometric with generous rounding on bowls and terminals, while joins stay clean and angular where needed (notably in A, K, V, W, X, Y). Curves in C, G, O, Q, and S are smoothly drawn and evenly tensioned, and the numerals echo the same simplified, constructed logic. Spacing reads orderly and controlled, with a compact, vertically oriented rhythm that keeps the alphabet feeling tidy and architectural.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where the outlined, tube-like structure can be appreciated. It can also work for logotypes and short UI or packaging callouts when set large enough to preserve the interior spacing of the outlines.
The overall tone feels sleek and modern with a clear retro-technical flavor, reminiscent of neon tubing and Art Deco signage. Its airy construction and linear outlines project a refined, display-forward elegance rather than a dense or texty voice.
The design appears intended as a clean display outline that translates geometric sans proportions into a neon/inline aesthetic. It prioritizes visual clarity of contour and a stylish, constructed rhythm over dense readability, making it tailored to attention-grabbing titles and marks.
Because the design is built from outlines with interior counters left open, color and background play a large role in perceived weight and contrast. The effect is especially striking at larger sizes where the double-line structure and rounded geometry remain clear.