Outline Idba 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s media, stickers, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, youthful, approachability, playfulness, novelty, decorative display, rounded, monoline, bubble, cartoon, hand-drawn.
A rounded outline typeface built from smooth, monoline contours with open counters and softly inflated shapes. Strokes keep an even thickness while terminals and joins stay generously curved, giving letters a bouncy, bubble-like silhouette. The construction is simple and clean with minimal internal detail; bowls and apertures are wide, and spacing feels airy, helping the outlines remain legible at display sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded, open-outline treatment with easy-to-read forms.
Best suited for headlines and short display copy where the open outlines can read clearly—such as posters, playful packaging, classroom materials, stickers, and social graphics. It can also work as a secondary accent face paired with a solid text font, especially when a friendly, informal voice is desired.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, leaning toward a doodled, cartoon sensibility rather than formal signage. Its soft geometry and open outlines communicate lightheartedness and a kid-friendly, upbeat mood.
The design appears intended to deliver a soft, fun outline look that feels hand-friendly and approachable, prioritizing rounded forms and simple construction for quick visual impact in display contexts.
The outline-only drawing makes the face feel lighter on the page and benefits from sufficient size or a supportive background to maintain clarity. The rounded geometry stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, bubbly rhythm.