Outline Epme 9 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, playful, whimsical, hand-drawn, friendly, decorative impact, retro appeal, friendly tone, graphic clarity, rounded, soft terminals, ball terminals, open counters, quirky.
A rounded outline display face with monoline-like contour strokes and a consistent inner cutout that creates a hollow, bubble-letter effect. Letterforms lean on simple, compact geometry—oval bowls, softly squared corners, and gently curved joins—producing an even rhythm and airy counters. Terminals are predominantly rounded, with occasional teardrop/ball-like endings and small flared hooks that add a cartoonish bounce. Numerals and capitals share the same soft, inflated silhouette, reading cleanly in larger sizes where the outline and interior gap remain distinct.
Well-suited for short display settings such as posters, playful brand marks, storefront-style signage, event titles, and packaging where a friendly outlined look is desired. It can also work for social graphics and stickers where bold shapes and a buoyant rhythm matter more than long-form readability.
The overall tone is lighthearted and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage, comic titling, and playful packaging. Its soft curves and hollow construction feel approachable and upbeat rather than formal, giving headlines a buoyant, decorative presence.
Designed to deliver an outlined, inflated letterform style that feels cheerful and graphic, emphasizing silhouette and negative space over stroke weight. The consistent hollow treatment and rounded construction suggest an intent toward attention-grabbing display typography with a casual, approachable personality.
Stroke detailing is intentionally simplified: interior apertures and counters are generous, and curves dominate over sharp angles, which helps maintain clarity despite the outline-only construction. The design reads best with sufficient size or spacing so the inner cutouts don’t visually merge in tight settings.