Outline Kohe 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, playful, retro, dynamic, sporty, comic, attention grabbing, dimensional effect, retro display, motion emphasis, outlined, oblique, chunky, rounded, shadowed.
A slanted, heavy display face built from rounded, chunky letterforms drawn as a thick black outline with an open interior. Strokes keep a consistent perimeter while corners alternate between soft curves and sharp, angular cuts, creating a lively, slightly irregular rhythm across the alphabet. Many glyphs carry a distinct offset shadow/second contour to the lower-left, adding depth and motion without filling the counters. Uppercase forms are compact and punchy, while lowercase keeps broad, friendly bowls and simple, sturdy terminals, maintaining clarity at larger sizes.
Best suited for display settings where the outline and shadow can breathe—posters, large headlines, product packaging, event graphics, and logo wordmarks. It can also work well for sports-themed or retro promotional materials where a sense of motion and dimensional punch is desirable.
The overall tone is energetic and fun, with a strong vintage sign-painting and mid-century advertising feel. The oblique stance and drop-shadow effect suggest speed and action, making the font feel extroverted and attention-seeking rather than reserved.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, dimensional lettering with a forward-leaning stance, combining outline construction with a built-in shadow for instant emphasis. Its simplified, chunky shapes prioritize quick recognition and a bold graphic presence in short text.
Counters remain open and readable despite the outline construction, and the shadow detail is consistent enough to read as a deliberate dimensional effect rather than decoration added per glyph. Numerals match the same rounded, forward-leaning attitude, supporting cohesive headline typography.