Outline Ihlu 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, comic, attention-grab, retro appeal, friendly tone, signage look, rounded, soft, bubbly, outlined, inline.
A heavy, rounded display face built from an outer outline with a consistent internal inline that creates a hollow, double-stroke effect. Letterforms are wide and softly squared, with generous curves, bulbous terminals, and smooth joins that keep counters open. Strokes maintain an even rhythm with minimal contrast, and the outline thickness stays fairly uniform across straight and curved segments. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with single-storey shapes and compact details, and the numerals match the same inflated, rounded construction.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, product packaging, and playful merchandising where the outlined silhouette can do the heavy lifting. It also works well for signage-style applications and social graphics that benefit from a high-impact, friendly display presence.
The overall tone is cheerful and attention-seeking, with a nostalgic, sign-painter feel. Its puffy contours and outlined treatment read as lighthearted and approachable, leaning toward cartoon, diner, and arcade-era aesthetics.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact display option that combines a soft, inflated silhouette with an outlined, hollow construction for strong contrast against backgrounds. The consistent double-stroke styling suggests an aim toward retro-inspired branding and playful headline typography rather than long-form reading.
The interior inline produces a strong sticker/patch look that remains clear at larger sizes, while small sizes may lose the hollow detail as the inner line tightens in tighter joins and smaller counters. The sample text shows a consistent baseline and spacing that favors bold, chunky word shapes over delicate texture.