Outline Afpe 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, merchandise, sporty, retro, playful, energetic, bold, athletic impact, dimensional effect, headline emphasis, retro display, graphic punch, oblique, outlined, inline shadow, blocky, rounded corners.
An oblique, wide display face built from outlined letterforms with a consistent offset shadow that reads like an inline drop-shade. Strokes are monoline in outline with medium-sized counters and rounded outer corners, producing a chunky, athletic silhouette without sharp terminals. The geometry leans on simplified, blocky construction with steady rhythm and generous width; apertures stay open and the outlines maintain even spacing, helping the alphabet and figures feel cohesive across sizes.
Best suited for large-scale display applications where the outline and shadow can read clearly, such as sports branding, posters, apparel graphics, packaging callouts, and energetic headlines. It works well as a secondary accent style alongside a solid sans, adding punch without filling large areas of ink.
The combination of slant, outline-only construction, and offset shadow gives the font a lively, game-day feel. It evokes vintage sports lettering and casual signage—confident and upbeat rather than formal—while the hollow interior keeps it light and graphic.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, athletic display look with built-in dimensionality, using outline contours and a consistent shadow to create impact in simple one-color compositions. The oblique stance and wide proportions emphasize motion and immediacy for attention-first typography.
The shadow consistently falls to the lower-left, creating a dimensional, sticker-like effect in single-color settings. Numerals and capitals are especially attention-grabbing, and the overall texture remains airy despite the heavy presence of the outline and shadow.