Outline Asmi 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, vintage, ornate, theatrical, quirky, decorative, display impact, vintage flavor, dimensional effect, engraved look, inline, shadowed, serif, bracketed, display.
A decorative serif with crisp outline construction and a consistent inline/drop-shadow treatment that creates a dimensional, engraved look. The letterforms use bracketed serifs, rounded bowls, and slightly flared terminals, with sharp corners contrasted by smooth curves. Counters are generous and the outlines stay fairly even, while the internal shadow/inline sits offset to suggest depth. Overall proportions feel classic and bookish, but the added contour work makes it distinctly display-oriented.
Best suited to large-size applications where the outline and shadow detail can remain crisp: posters, event titling, shop and menu headings, packaging labels, and brand marks with a nostalgic or crafted tone. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers when ample spacing is available.
The font reads as vintage and theatrical, evoking old poster lettering, storefront signage, and engraved titling. Its shaded outline detail adds a playful, slightly eccentric character that feels at home in retro or curated craft aesthetics rather than modern minimalism.
Likely designed to provide a classic serif foundation with an added engraved, dimensional twist—prioritizing eye-catching texture and period flavor for display typography. The consistent contour-and-shadow system suggests a focus on decorative impact and repeatable styling across a full alphanumeric set.
The dimensional effect is driven by a consistent offset shadow/inline that can look busy at small sizes but becomes striking at headline scales. Numerals and lowercase follow the same outlined, shaded logic, keeping the texture uniform across mixed-case settings.