Outline Yivy 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, kids media, playful, handmade, quirky, retro, comic, hand-drawn character, outlined display, quirky branding, retro poster, sketchy, bouncy, irregular, outlined, informal.
A condensed, outline-only sans with softly squared counters and rounded corners. The contour lines are intentionally uneven, creating a hand-drawn, slightly wobbly perimeter that gives each glyph a lively, imperfect rhythm. Strokes keep a mostly consistent thickness with minimal contrast, and terminals are blunt or lightly rounded rather than sharp. Letterforms are compact with straightforward construction, while the outlines and occasional asymmetries add texture and personality to the silhouettes.
Best suited to short display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and punchy social graphics where the outlined, hand-drawn texture can be appreciated. It also fits playful branding or kids-oriented materials, and works well when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The font reads as playful and informal, with a doodled, offbeat energy that feels friendly rather than technical. Its outlined construction and wavy contours evoke a casual retro/comic sensibility and a DIY, crafty tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive outline display look with a deliberately hand-rendered feel, trading strict geometric precision for character. The narrow proportions and simple structures support compact headline setting, while the uneven contour adds a signature, illustrative voice.
The hollow interiors keep color relatively light while the heavy-looking perimeter maintains presence, making the type feel airy yet bold at display sizes. The irregular contour introduces visual noise that can reduce clarity when set too small or tightly spaced, so it benefits from generous sizing and breathing room.