Outline Idba 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, cartoon, playfulness, approachability, novelty, decoration, rounded, monoline, soft, bubbly, hand-drawn.
A rounded, monoline outline face built from smooth, continuous contours with generously curved corners and a consistent, even stroke. The outlines create an airy interior across letters and numerals, with simple, open counters and a slightly bouncy baseline impression coming from informal curves and varied interior spacing. Capitals are compact and softly shaped, while lowercase forms are single-storey and simplified, maintaining an easy, legible rhythm. Numerals follow the same rounded, outline construction, keeping a uniform, approachable texture in text.
Best suited for short headlines and display settings where the open outline can stay crisp—such as posters, stickers, kids’ materials, playful packaging, and cheerful social graphics. It can also work for brief UI labels or captions when used at larger sizes with sufficient contrast against the background.
The font conveys a lighthearted, kid-friendly tone with a gentle, doodled energy. Its soft outlines and buoyant shapes feel informal and welcoming, suggesting fun, crafts, and casual communication rather than seriousness or authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a simple, approachable outline look that feels hand-drawn yet consistent, giving designers an easy way to add playful personality without heavy visual weight.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and forgiving, helping the open outlines read clearly at display sizes. The design avoids sharp terminals and strict geometric precision, favoring smooth curves and an organic, handwritten-like regularity.