Outline Kobe 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, playful, retro, sporty, cheerful, chunky, grab attention, add playfulness, retro signaling, graphic impact, rounded, geometric, bubble-like, monoline, inline.
A rounded, geometric sans rendered as an outline/inline style, with thick outer contours and a consistent hollow interior. Strokes are monoline in feel, corners are softened, and curves are broadly drawn, giving letters a chunky, friendly silhouette. Counters are large and open, terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall rhythm is steady and highly legible at display sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded construction, with generous bowls and simple, sturdy shapes.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where the outlined look can be a defining graphic element. It can also work for short UI labels, badges, or event graphics, especially when paired with solid fills or color treatments behind the text.
The font reads as upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a lighthearted, game-like energy. Its outlined construction suggests signage and branding aesthetics where a bold presence is desired without fully filled letterforms, lending a retro and sporty tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice through a clean outline construction, prioritizing impact, clarity, and a playful geometric personality over text-setting subtlety.
The outline is visually prominent and consistent across glyphs, creating a strong perimeter that holds up well in short words and headlines. Spacing appears comfortable and even in the sample text, supporting readable word shapes despite the decorative treatment.