Outline Asna 2 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, vintage, circus, poster, playful, whimsical, 3d effect, retro styling, display impact, signage look, inline, shadowed, decorative, rounded, bracketed.
A decorative serif design built from an outline with an inner inline and a consistent drop-shadow effect that creates a beveled, dimensional look. Letterforms are wide and sturdy with rounded corners, bracketed slab-like serifs, and smooth, simplified curves. The contrast is expressed through the hollow construction—thin contour lines define large interior counters—while terminals and joins stay clean and regular for a uniform rhythm. Numerals and caps share the same outlined, shadowed treatment, giving the set a cohesive display texture.
Best suited to display roles where the outline-and-shadow construction can be appreciated: posters, storefront-style signage, event graphics, headlines, and logo/wordmark work. It can also add a retro accent to packaging or title cards, especially when paired with simple supporting text.
The combination of outline, inline, and cast shadow evokes classic sign painting and show-card typography, giving the face a nostalgic, theatrical tone. It reads as friendly and attention-getting rather than formal, with a bold “headline” personality despite its light stroke structure.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly recognizable, dimensional display style using a clean outline plus inline detail, emulating vintage engraving or sign-lettering while staying legible at headline sizes.
The shadow direction appears consistent across glyphs, helping words lock into a single 3D plane in text. Spacing looks intentionally open to keep the hollow interiors from clogging, which reinforces its suitability for larger sizes and high-contrast reproduction.