Outline Egma 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, logotypes, vintage, decorative, whimsical, storybook, theatrical, display impact, vintage revival, engraved look, decorative styling, inline, bracketed serifs, tapered joins, crisp, engraved.
A decorative serif outline with an inline, hollow construction that traces the outer contour and a secondary inner line to suggest depth. Letterforms are upright and moderately contrasted, with bracketed serifs, tapered joins, and slightly flared terminals that give a carved, engraved feel. Proportions skew toward a short x-height with relatively prominent ascenders, and the overall rhythm is airy due to the open interiors and consistent contour spacing. Curves are smooth and rounded (notably in O/C/G), while diagonals and cross-strokes stay clean and lightly tapered, keeping the texture crisp even at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and cover titling where the outlined construction can read clearly and contribute character. It can also work for short pull quotes or branding marks when paired with a simpler text face for supporting copy.
The font reads as nostalgic and playful, evoking turn-of-the-century display typography, fair posters, and storybook headings. Its outlined, dimensional treatment adds a theatrical sparkle without becoming overly ornate, balancing charm with legibility for short bursts of text.
The design appears intended to recreate an engraved or sign-painted outline look—adding dimensionality and vintage flavor through inline contours and bracketed serifs—while keeping forms sturdy and familiar for expressive display typography.
Counters remain generous despite the outline treatment, helping shapes stay recognizable, while the double-line construction can fill in at small sizes or on low-resolution output. Numerals and capitals carry the same engraved outline logic, giving headings a consistent, sign-like presence.