Outline Sydu 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine, airy, refined, classic, decorative, editorial, display, elegance, vintage, ornament, lightness, outline, flared serifs, calligraphic, open counters, crisp terminals.
A delicate outline serif with gently flared, wedge-like serifs and smooth, rounded bowls. The drawn contour is consistently thin, giving the letters an open, hollow interior and a light, see-through color on the page. Curves are generously modeled (notably in C, G, O, Q, and S), while verticals stay clean and steady; joints and terminals often taper subtly, suggesting a soft calligraphic influence. Numerals and capitals are proportionally generous with slightly stylized details, and the lowercase shows rounded forms with understated entry/exit strokes and a single-storey g.
Best suited for headlines, titling, and short display lines where the outline construction can be appreciated. It can add a premium, classic accent to branding, packaging, invitations, and editorial layouts, especially when paired with a solid text face for body copy.
The overall tone feels elegant and airy, with a vintage editorial sensibility. Its outlined construction reads decorative and refined rather than utilitarian, lending a sense of sophistication and lightness even at larger sizes.
The design appears intended as a decorative, high-end display serif that leverages an outline treatment to create a light, spacious texture. Its flared serifs and carefully rounded curves aim to evoke traditional letterform elegance while keeping the overall impression contemporary and airy.
Because the design relies on thin contours rather than filled strokes, spacing and internal counters become a prominent part of the rhythm. The font’s personality is strongest in display settings where the outline effect and flared serifs can remain crisp and legible.