Outline Elko 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, retro, sporty, bold, playful, dynamic, dimensional impact, retro flavor, motion emphasis, graphic display, slanted, outlined, shadowed, rounded, crisp.
A right-leaning, outlined display face with open counters and a hollow interior. The letterforms are built from smooth, rounded contours with crisp terminals and a consistent forward slant, giving the set a fast, energetic rhythm. A solid, offset shadow element sits down-left of the outlines, creating a layered, dimensional look that reads like a cutout with a cast shadow. Proportions are compact and punchy, with simplified shapes and sturdy curves that keep the alphabet legible despite the open construction.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short emphatic phrases where its outline-and-shadow construction can read clearly. It fits especially well in retro-inspired posters, sports or team branding, merchandise graphics, packaging callouts, and logo marks that benefit from a dimensional, high-impact display style.
The overall tone is energetic and throwback, evoking classic signage and athletic branding. Its slant and shadowing suggest motion and confidence, while the hollow outline keeps it feeling light, playful, and graphic rather than heavy.
The design appears intended to deliver a lively, dimensional display look using a hollow outline paired with a consistent drop-shadow to create depth and motion. It prioritizes graphic presence and a classic, sporty flavor over neutral text reading.
The shadow is treated as a separate, consistent silhouette rather than a gradient, so the style stays clean and reproducible across sizes. The design’s character is strongest at larger settings where the outline-and-shadow relationship is clear; at small sizes the open interiors may visually thin out.