Outline Katu 11 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, game ui, packaging, techno, arcade, industrial, futuristic, schematic, retro futurism, tech branding, modular geometry, arcade styling, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, monoline, inline gaps.
An outline display face built from monoline contours with extensive chamfering, giving most corners an octagonal, cut-metal silhouette. Strokes are drawn as a single, even line with open counters and occasional internal notches that read like mechanical cut-ins rather than traditional ink traps. Proportions are blocky and broad, with squared curves replaced by angled segments; terminals tend to be flat and decisive. The lowercase keeps a similarly constructed, modular feel and a tall, simplified structure, while numerals echo the same beveled geometry for a consistent rhythm across the set.
Best suited to large-scale display settings where the outline geometry and chamfered corners can be appreciated—titles, posters, and branding marks. It also fits UI or on-screen applications that aim for an arcade or futuristic aesthetic, and can add a technical edge to packaging or event graphics when used with ample spacing and contrast.
The overall tone is bold and machine-made despite the airy outline construction, evoking arcade titles, sci‑fi interfaces, and stenciled industrial markings. Its sharp chamfers and engineered cutouts suggest precision, hardware, and retro-futurist design language.
The design appears intended to deliver a modular, engineered look using beveled geometry and outline construction, prioritizing a strong silhouette and a retro-tech atmosphere over neutral text readability. The consistent faceting and cut-in details suggest a deliberate nod to industrial signage and early digital/arcade styling.
The open outline construction and frequent angled joins create a crisp, faceted texture that stays highly graphic at larger sizes. Some forms incorporate small interior breaks and inset details, adding a technical, panel-like character that becomes more noticeable in words and headlines than in single glyphs.