Outline Egda 6 is a very light, very wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, vintage, playful, circus, western, whimsical, ornamentation, headline impact, vintage signage, engraved look, bracketed serif, flared terminals, inline, reverse-contrast, decorative.
A decorative outline serif with an inline/hollow construction: letterforms are drawn as thin outer contours with an inner counterline that creates a carved, sign-painting effect. The shapes are wide and generously spaced, with softly bracketed serifs and frequent flared terminals that add a gentle, chiseled rhythm. Contrast appears stylized, with some strokes reading heavier in unexpected places, reinforcing a display-first, ornamental texture. Curves are smooth and open, and the lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with rounded bowls and prominent interior detailing.
Best suited for large-format display settings such as posters, headlines, event branding, and storefront-style signage where the outlined, inline detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short logotypes or packaging labels that aim for a vintage or theatrical feel, but is less appropriate for long passages of text.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and theatrical, evoking turn-of-the-century posters, carnival signage, and old-time storefront lettering. Its hollow/inline treatment gives it a light, airy presence while still feeling bold and attention-seeking due to the strong silhouette and decorative serifs.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic display serif silhouette while using hollow, inline contours to create a decorative, engraved look that stands out in headline contexts and period-inspired branding.
The outline-only construction makes interior spacing and small counters visually important; at smaller sizes the inner linework can visually merge or thin out, while at larger sizes it becomes a key part of the character. Numerals follow the same outlined, ornamental approach and maintain a consistent, poster-like presence.