Outline Ohju 2 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, retro, playful, neon, airy, clean, display styling, signage feel, retro cue, lightweight impact, space saving, monoline, inline, rounded corners, condensed, geometric.
A condensed, monoline outline face built from a single continuous outer contour with an inset inner contour, creating an airy double-line look. Strokes stay even and consistent across curves and straights, with gently rounded corners and simplified, geometric construction. Curves are broad and smooth (notably in C, O, S), while verticals dominate the rhythm, giving a tall, streamlined silhouette. Counters are open and uncomplicated, and terminals tend to be plain and squared-off within the rounded framework, keeping the overall drawing crisp and legible at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and brand marks where the outline detailing remains clear. It also works well for signage-inspired layouts, packaging accents, and large-format editorial callouts; for longer text, it’s most effective when used sparingly as a stylistic layer or paired with a solid companion face.
The outlined, double-stroke construction evokes signage and neon-tube lettering, lending a retro yet tidy character. Its light, open forms feel buoyant and friendly rather than heavy or industrial, with a straightforward geometry that reads as modern and uncomplicated.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean outline aesthetic with a condensed footprint, balancing geometric simplicity with a decorative, neon-like presence. Its consistent monoline contours suggest an emphasis on uniformity and easy repetition across an alphabet for graphic use.
The uppercase set maintains a consistent condensed stance, while the lowercase introduces simpler, single-storey forms that keep the texture smooth in running text. Numerals match the same outlined logic and rounded geometry, resulting in a cohesive set for headlines and short statements where the outline detail can be appreciated.