Outline Jibu 9 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, clean, technical, minimal, architectural, retro, display, clarity, modernism, outlined, monoline, open counters, rounded corners, geometric.
A monoline outline face built from a single continuous contour, giving each glyph a hollow interior and a crisp, drawn-keyline look. Forms are predominantly geometric with softly rounded curves and corners, while terminals read as blunt and squared off. Proportions run on the broader side with generous internal space; bowls and counters are open and even, and the overall rhythm is steady and uniform. Numerals and lowercase share the same straightforward construction, with simple joins and limited stroke modulation, producing a consistent, schematic silhouette across the set.
Well-suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where the outlined construction can be showcased. It can also work for signage and UI accents when used at larger sizes, where the keyline shapes remain clean and legible.
The outline treatment creates a light, airy tone that feels clean and contemporary, with a subtle nod to signage and mid-century display lettering. Its precise contours and spacious shapes convey a technical, architectural sensibility rather than a handwritten or expressive one.
The design appears intended as a modern outline companion to a geometric sans: emphasizing clarity, spacious proportions, and a consistent monoline contour to achieve a lightweight, graphic display voice.
Because the design relies on an external contour, it reads most clearly when given enough size or contrast against the background. The rounded geometry and restrained detailing keep the texture calm in longer lines, while still offering a distinct, graphic presence in headlines.