Outline Egsa 6 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, attention-grabbing, retro display, dimensional effect, signage style, decorative emphasis, inline shadow, slab serif, tall, decorative, cartoonish.
A condensed, tall inline display face drawn as an outline with an interior inset that creates a cut-out, dimensional look. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin shifts and terminate in squared, slab-like serifs and blunt ends, with small chamfers and slightly irregular curves that keep the contours lively. The inline/inner contour is consistently offset, reading like a built-in shadow that adds depth without becoming a full filled style. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is vertical and poster-like, with compact widths and strong silhouette clarity at larger sizes.
Best suited for display use such as posters, headlines, event promos, signage, and packaging where the outlined, dimensional effect can be appreciated. It can also work for logo wordmarks or short emphatic lines, especially in contexts aiming for a retro, fairground, or Western-inspired atmosphere.
The font conveys a showtime, old-poster energy—part Western wood type, part circus broadside. Its outlined construction and built-in depth make it feel bold and theatrical while staying light on the page, with a friendly, slightly comic tone rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic showbill/wood-type impression in a lighter, more flexible outline format, using a consistent inset contour to suggest depth and craftsmanship. Its condensed proportions and emphatic terminals are tuned for attention-grabbing display typography rather than extended reading.
In text settings, the outline and inner cut can visually soften at small sizes, so it benefits from generous point sizes and good contrast against the background. The uppercase has a sturdy, sign-painting presence, while the lowercase keeps the same decorative language and vertical emphasis, helping mixed-case headlines maintain a consistent flavor.