Outline Buro 12 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, retro, sporty, energetic, bold, attention grabbing, dimensionality, retro display, motion emphasis, oblique, inline shadow, outlined, rounded, slabbed.
An oblique, high-contrast outline design with rounded outer corners and crisp interior counters. The letterforms combine blocky, slightly slab-like terminals with softened curves, producing a compact, athletic silhouette. A consistent offset inline/inner contour reads like a drop-shadow or dimensional cut, adding depth while keeping the strokes visually light through the hollow construction. Spacing and proportions feel display-oriented, with sturdy caps, a moderate x-height, and straightforward numerals built from the same angled, outlined logic.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where the outlined, dimensional look can read at larger sizes. It works particularly well for sports-themed graphics, retro promotional layouts, apparel marks, and packaging that benefits from a punchy, energetic italic display style.
The overall tone is lively and assertive, with a vintage sign-painting and scoreboard feel. The slant and dimensional outlining suggest motion and impact, giving it a confident, promotional energy that reads well at attention-grabbing sizes.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, motion-forward display voice using hollow outlines and an offset inline to simulate depth. The goal is likely high-impact typography that feels nostalgic yet crisp, optimized for prominent, short-form text rather than dense reading.
The internal offset detail is strong enough to create a two-layer effect, especially in curved letters and the numerals, where the shadow-like inset emphasizes directionality. The outlines stay clean and consistent, helping the face remain legible despite the hollow construction.