Outline Doko 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, retro, sporty, playful, bold, eye-catching, dimensionality, retro styling, motion, slab serif, drop shadow, inline, layered, rounded.
A slanted, slab-serif display face built from a crisp outline with an inline cut and a consistent cast-shadow effect. Letterforms are chunky and rounded with bracketed, blocky serifs and softly curved joins, giving the contours a friendly, inflated silhouette. The interior is largely open (stroke drawn as contour), while the shadow adds a second dark layer that increases depth and separation in the counters. Proportions feel sturdy and slightly condensed in places, with lively, irregular widths across characters and emphatic figures.
Best suited to display work where the outlined construction and shadow can be appreciated—posters, headlines, badges, logotypes, and packaging. It can also fit sports or event branding and retro-themed graphics, especially where a layered, sign-paint feel is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and nostalgic, evoking classic signage and team lettering with a cartoon-like bounce. The shadowed outline reads as upbeat and attention-grabbing rather than formal, lending a fun, headline-forward personality.
The design appears intended to deliver instant impact through a layered outline-and-shadow construction, combining sturdy slab-serifs with a forward slant to suggest motion. Its goal is decorative clarity and retro flair rather than quiet text setting.
The drop shadow is consistently offset, creating a strong sense of dimensionality even at moderate sizes. Because the main strokes are outlines, the face benefits from generous sizing and adequate contrast against the background so the inner white space and shadow remain distinct.