Outline Ebsu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, titles, playful, whimsical, vintage, hand-drawn, storybook, display impact, decorative outline, vintage flavor, handmade charm, branding, outlined, bouncy, curvy, ornate, decorative.
A decorative outline serif with a lively, calligraphic rhythm and noticeably irregular, hand-drawn contours. Strokes are defined by an exterior outline with intermittent interior counters that create a hollow, dimensional look, and the letterforms show strong thick–thin modulation across curves and terminals. Proportions run on the narrow side with a slightly condensed stance, while the overall silhouette remains soft and rounded rather than rigid. Serifs are small and flicked, joins are springy, and many characters exhibit asymmetrical curves and idiosyncratic terminals that emphasize a crafted, illustrative feel.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, poster typography, packaging, event materials, and logo/wordmark concepts where the outlined, hollow look can be appreciated. It can also work well for short pull quotes or titling in playful editorial layouts, especially when set with ample spacing and at sizes that preserve the interior detailing.
The font reads as playful and theatrical, with a vintage sign-painting or storybook energy. Its hollow, outlined construction gives it a light-but-bold presence that feels festive and a bit mischievous, suited to attention-grabbing display moments rather than quiet body text.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive outlined display voice that combines classic serif cues with hand-rendered personality. The hollow construction and animated terminals suggest it was drawn to stand out in branding and titling contexts while maintaining a coherent, decorative alphabet.
At larger sizes the outline details and interior shaping become a defining feature, creating a pseudo-embossed effect in solid black on white. The texture is intentionally uneven, so repeated letters maintain a consistent style while still feeling organic and informal.