Outline Aklu 1 is a light, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, apparel graphics, sporty, retro, dynamic, bold, playful, impact, motion, dimensionality, sports tone, retro display, slanted, outlined, inline shadow, rounded corners, display.
A slanted, outlined display face with open (hollow) interiors and a consistent outer contour. Forms are extended and low-angled, with squared geometry softened by rounded corners and short radiused joins. A distinct offset inline/shadow element sits beneath and to the left of the primary outline, giving a layered, dimensional feel while keeping counters largely open. Strokes maintain a crisp, engineered rhythm with simplified terminals and a compact, forward-leaning stance across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where the outlined silhouette and offset shadow can be appreciated at medium to large sizes. It works especially well for sports identity, event promotions, packaging accents, and apparel graphics that benefit from a fast, retro-leaning display voice.
The overall tone is energetic and athletic, evoking vintage sports lettering and arcade-era graphics. The outline-plus-shadow construction reads as punchy and attention-seeking, with a friendly edge thanks to the rounded corners and open, airy interiors.
The design appears intended to deliver an energetic, extended italic look with a dimensional outline treatment, maximizing impact while staying visually open and breathable. Its consistent shadow direction and simplified geometry suggest a focus on bold display applications rather than dense text setting.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same slanted, extended structure, and the numerals follow suit with matching outline and shadow treatment for cohesive titling. The hollow construction keeps the texture lighter on the page, while the offset shadow adds motion and depth at larger sizes.