Outline Buti 9 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, social graphics, playful, retro, comic, breezy, cheerful, dimensional effect, display impact, friendly tone, retro flair, outline, inline, oblique, bouncy, rounded.
A slanted, outline-only letterform set with smooth, rounded contours and a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm. The construction emphasizes a clean outer contour paired with an internal inline/shadow-like offset that suggests depth without adding fill. Curves are generously open, terminals are softened, and counters stay legible despite the airy, hollow rendering. Overall proportions feel display-oriented, with modest stroke modulation and animated, hand-lettered energy across both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, packaging callouts, and social graphics where its outline depth effect can read clearly. It can also work for short captions or pull quotes when set large, but is less appropriate for long-form text due to the delicate, contour-only structure.
The font reads as upbeat and informal, with a retro sign-painting/comic sensibility. Its hollow outlines and jaunty slant give it a lighthearted, attention-getting tone suited to friendly messaging rather than serious editorial work.
The design appears intended to deliver a lightweight, dimensional display look—combining an italicized, hand-drawn feel with an outline-and-inline treatment that adds personality and visual pop while keeping the overall color of the text airy.
The internal offset detail creates a subtle dimensional effect that can act like a built-in shadow when used at larger sizes. Because the design relies on thin contours, it will visually benefit from generous sizing and sufficient contrast against the background, especially in busy layouts.