Outline Umle 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, display, sporty, lively, attention grabbing, vintage styling, decorative texture, sense of motion, inline, slanted, rounded terminals, open counters, wide spacing.
A slanted, outline-and-inline roman with a clean, low-contrast skeleton and a consistent double-line construction. Strokes are built from an outer contour plus an interior parallel line that creates a hollowed, sign-painter feel, with rounded joins and smooth curves that stay crisp at larger sizes. Capitals are slightly condensed and upright in structure despite the italic slant, while lowercase shows more variety and charm (notably in the single-storey a and g), giving the set a rhythmic, hand-drawn-influenced texture. Numerals follow the same outlined treatment with open bowls and clear silhouettes.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, storefront-style graphics, event promotions, and brand marks where the inline outline can read clearly. It also works well for packaging callouts and short taglines, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The inline outline styling reads as vintage and upbeat, evoking classic storefront lettering, mid-century advertising, and energetic headline typography. The italic angle adds motion and a breezy, informal confidence, keeping the tone friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, retro-leaning italic display voice by combining a straightforward letter skeleton with a consistent inline outline system. The goal is visual character and motion without heavy contrast or elaborate calligraphy, prioritizing clear silhouettes and decorative texture for attention-getting typography.
Because the face relies on thin contours and interior striping, it visually lightens on the page and can lose presence at small sizes or in low-resolution contexts; it performs best when given room and contrast against the background. The relatively open counters and uncluttered forms help keep the decorative construction legible for short reads.