Outline Asto 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, retro, playful, bold, sporty, comic, dimensional display, retro signage, headline impact, logo lettering, outline, inline shadow, slabby, rounded corners, blocky.
A blocky, heavy-set sans with only the outer contour drawn, creating a hollow, outlined silhouette. The letterforms are built from broad, squarish shapes with softly rounded outer corners and frequent slab-like terminals, giving a sturdy, poster-friendly texture. A consistent offset inline shadow (down/right) adds depth and a sign-painter feel while keeping the interiors open. Counters are generous and simplified, with compact apertures and overall even stroke routing that favors geometric clarity over fine detail.
This font performs best at display sizes where the outline and shadow can remain crisp, making it well suited to posters, event graphics, storefront-style signage, and bold logo wordmarks. It can also work effectively on packaging or apparel-style graphics where a retro, dimensional headline is desired.
The combination of hollow outlines and a drop-shadow effect feels upbeat and nostalgic, evoking vintage signage and mid-century display lettering. It reads as energetic and approachable, with a slightly comic, varsity-adjacent confidence suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through hollow outlines and a built-in shadow, providing a ready-made dimensional effect without additional styling. Its simplified, sturdy geometry suggests an emphasis on quick recognition and strong presence in short, prominent text.
Uppercase forms look especially structured and architectural, while the lowercase retains the same chunky construction for a cohesive voice in mixed-case settings. Numerals match the blocky proportions and carry the same shadow treatment, reinforcing a unified, dimensional look across alphanumerics.