Outline Annu 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, circus, vintage, playful, bold, retro impact, dimensional depth, poster display, sign lettering, slab serif, inline shadow, drop shadow, layered, cartoonish.
A decorative slab-serif display face built from a single outer contour, giving each glyph a hollow, sign-painter feel. Letterforms are chunky and compact with squared terminals, broad serifs, and rounded interior curves, while the bowls and counters remain open for a lightweight, outline-driven color. A consistent, hard-edged offset shadow creates a layered 3D effect, adding depth and a strong baseline presence. Overall spacing is generous and the heavy silhouette reads clearly in caps, with lowercase forms staying sturdy and upright.
Best used at display sizes where the outline and shadow can remain distinct—posters, headlines, event branding, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short logotypes or badges where a vintage, dimensional look is desired, but it is less suited to long passages of text.
The tone is theatrical and nostalgic, evoking old poster typography, storefront signage, and fairground graphics. The outlined construction keeps it lively and graphic rather than solemn, while the shadowed treatment adds a confident, showy punch. It feels friendly, attention-seeking, and suited to headline moments.
The design appears intended to deliver a ready-made retro display look by combining hollow outlines with a built-in offset shadow, creating instant depth and strong shelf impact. Its sturdy slab-serif structure prioritizes legibility at large sizes while maintaining a playful, poster-like personality.
The shadow is crisp and directional, functioning like a built-in extrusion that becomes a key part of the rhythm across words. Curves are smooth and rounded, contrasted by sharp cornered serifs and straight-sided stems, producing a classic poster-style texture.