Outline Raku 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, vintage, circus, playful, handmade, decorative, display impact, retro flavor, handcrafted feel, decorative texture, inline, rounded serifs, bracketed serifs, bulb terminals, soft corners.
A serif outline display face with a single continuous contour and an inline-style interior line that gives each letter a hollow, sign-painted feel. The forms are softly squared with rounded corners, moderate proportions, and gently bracketed, slab-like serifs that stay consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Stroke behavior is even and monolinear in impression, with smooth curves, compact counters, and slightly bouncy details—especially in round letters and terminals—creating a lively rhythm in words.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where the outline can create a bold graphic presence without filling in. It also works well for logo wordmarks and packaging that want a vintage, handcrafted mood, especially when paired with solid companion type for body copy.
The overall tone is nostalgic and showy, evoking vintage storefront lettering and circus or fairground typography. Its outlined construction feels airy and theatrical, while the rounded serifs and soft terminals keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a decorative display font that delivers classic, old-time character through outlined serif forms and an inline accent, prioritizing charm and recognizability over neutral text readability.
In text settings, the double-line/outlined construction becomes a prominent texture, so spacing and counters read best at medium-to-large sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded, outlined logic, maintaining strong consistency with the letterforms.