Outline Wusa 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, vintage, handcrafted, whimsical, storybook, vintage charm, decorative display, handmade feel, lighthearted tone, monoline, inline, decorative, flared, bouncy.
A decorative inline roman built from a single contour with an interior line that creates a hollowed, hand-drawn effect. Strokes are slim and consistent, with gentle flares at terminals and small, ink-trap-like nicks that add texture and irregularity. Proportions feel slightly expanded with generous counters and rounded bowls, while the overall rhythm is lively and uneven in a controlled way rather than strictly geometric. The uppercase reads like a softened display serif, and the lowercase mixes simple forms with occasional quirky details, keeping an informal, crafted cadence in text.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and cover titling where the outlined, vintage texture can carry the composition. It can also work for distinctive brand marks or short editorial pull quotes, especially when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The font conveys a charming, old-timey warmth—part carnival poster, part storybook chapter heading. Its outlined construction and subtle wobble give it a friendly, handcrafted personality that feels nostalgic and lighthearted rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a vintage display voice through an outline-and-inline treatment that mimics pen-drawn lettering. Its slightly irregular contouring and flared terminals prioritize personality and charm over strict neutrality, aiming for memorable, decorative readability at larger sizes.
The outline/inline construction reduces interior darkness, so the design stays airy even at larger sizes. In longer passages the decorative contouring and terminal flares add visual noise, making it most comfortable for short runs, headlines, and titling where the texture can be appreciated.