Outline Ohju 16 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, architectural, clean, technical, contemporary, airy, outline display, modern branding, schematic style, light presence, geometric, monoline, rounded, even rhythm, open counters.
A crisp outline sans with monoline contours and generous interior whitespace. Forms are largely geometric with squared terminals softened by rounded corners, producing a clean, constructed feel. Curves (C, O, S, 8) are smooth and near-circular, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) keep a steady, engineered rhythm. The lowercase is simple and legible with open bowls and modest detail, and figures follow the same consistent outline logic for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where the outline construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging panels. It can also work for signage or UI accents when set large with ample spacing and strong contrast against the background.
The font reads as modern and schematic—more like signage drafting or interface wireframes than expressive handwriting. Its airy, see-through construction feels light, precise, and slightly industrial, lending a contemporary, design-forward tone.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary outline option that preserves the familiar proportions of a neutral sans while adding an architectural, hollow presence. Its consistent geometry and restrained shaping suggest a focus on clarity and visual structure rather than texture or calligraphic nuance.
Because the strokes are only described by an outer contour, the perceived color depends heavily on background and size: at smaller sizes the outlines can appear delicate, while at larger sizes the internal whitespace becomes a defining visual feature. The outlines remain uniform and consistent across curves and joins, keeping the overall voice disciplined rather than decorative.