Outline Liki 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, vintage, decorative, theatrical, bookish, whimsical, decoration, engraving effect, display emphasis, vintage styling, distinctiveness, inline, engraved, serif, flared, transitional.
A serif design built from an outer contour with a consistent inner inline, creating a hollow, engraved look. Strokes show moderate contrast and smooth, slightly bracketed transitions into small, crisp serifs. Curves are round and carefully tensioned (notably in C, G, O, Q), while verticals stay relatively straight and stable, giving a formal rhythm. Lowercase proportions run compact with a notably short x-height, and the overall drawing favors clear, calligraphic structure over geometric rigidity.
Best used at medium to large sizes where the inner inline can remain crisp and the hollow construction becomes a feature. It works well for headlines, book or album titling, packaging, and identity systems that want a vintage engraved flavor. For long passages or small UI sizes, the outline structure may lose clarity compared to a solid text face.
The inline outline treatment evokes letterpress display, engraving, and turn-of-the-century signage, lending a refined but playful, slightly theatrical tone. It reads as classic and literary at a glance, with an ornamental finish that feels suited to branding and titling rather than utilitarian text.
The design intent appears to be a classic serif given a distinctive inline outline treatment, aiming for an engraved, old-style display voice with a touch of whimsy. The emphasis is on ornamented readability and a memorable silhouette for prominent, brand-forward typography.
The double-line construction is integral to the silhouette, so spacing appears designed to keep counters open and avoid dark buildup. Numerals match the same inline-outline logic and feel slightly decorative, reinforcing a display-first personality across the set.