Outline Elko 11 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, stickers, retro, comic, sporty, playful, dynamic, dimensional pop, attention grab, retro display, signage feel, speed emphasis, slanted, outlined, shadowed, bold, chunky.
A slanted, outline-drawn display face with a compact, slightly condensed footprint and lively, uneven rhythm. Letterforms are built from a single outer contour with open interiors, paired with a consistent offset drop-shadow that reads as a solid black shape behind the outline. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin behavior and sharpened terminals, with angular joins and occasional wedge-like corners that add snap. Rounds are fairly geometric and tightly controlled, while diagonals and cross-strokes lean forward to emphasize motion.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and logo-like wordmarks where the outline and shadow can do the heavy lifting. It also fits retro packaging, comic-style callouts, and sports-themed branding, especially at medium to large sizes where the contour detail stays clean.
The combination of italic slant, punchy outline, and offset shadow gives a bold, energetic tone that feels rooted in mid-century signage and comic or sports lettering. It comes across as upbeat and attention-seeking, with a theatrical, poster-ready presence rather than a quiet editorial voice.
Designed to deliver an immediate, dimensional pop through outline construction and a built-in drop shadow, turning simple words into sign-like marks. The forward slant and high-contrast shaping suggest an intent to communicate speed and excitement while maintaining a classic display-lettering feel.
The black shadow consistently drops down-left, creating a crisp 3D/embossed effect that remains legible even when the outlines get busy. Uppercase feels more uniform and headline-driven, while lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic shapes that heighten the hand-lettered, display character.