Outline Ohlu 5 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, clean, technical, architectural, modern, minimal, outline display, modern branding, diagrammatic clarity, geometric, monoline, rounded, open counters, single-line outline.
This is a single-contour outline design with a consistent, monoline stroke and generous internal space. Letterforms lean geometric with broadly rounded bowls (C, O, Q, 6, 8, 9) and squared-off terminals where strokes meet at right angles (E, F, L, T). Corners are mostly crisp with occasional soft curvature in round characters, producing a tidy, even rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Lowercase shapes are straightforward and legible, with a single-storey a and g and a clean, uncluttered construction that keeps counters open and forms stable at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, large captions, and short statements where the outline effect can be appreciated. It can work well in logotypes, packaging, and environmental or UI signage when used at sufficient size and contrast, and it pairs naturally with solid sans text faces for body copy.
The overall tone is crisp and contemporary, with a measured, engineered feel that suggests diagrams, signage, and modern branding. The airy outline construction reads light and refined, giving text a calm, understated presence rather than a loud, expressive voice.
The design appears intended to provide a modern sans voice in an outline rendering—prioritizing clean geometry, consistent stroke behavior, and open counters to keep forms recognizable while showcasing negative space.
Round glyphs keep a near-circular geometry, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y, 4, 7) stay straight and taut, reinforcing a precise, drafted look. The outline approach emphasizes negative space and can appear especially delicate on busy backgrounds or at small sizes, where the thin contour may need adequate contrast to remain clear.