Outline Egfi 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logos, headlines, packaging, sports branding, retro, sporty, dynamic, comic-book, playful, dimensional impact, retro styling, high energy, headline emphasis, slanted, outlined, drop shadow, bold, angular.
A slanted, outline-drawn display face with a consistent rightward lean and brisk, energetic rhythm. Letterforms are built from smooth outer contours with open interiors, paired with a solid, offset shadow that reads like a cut-paper or extruded effect. Strokes show pronounced contrast in the outlines and frequent wedge-like terminals, giving many glyphs a slightly angular, speed-driven profile. Rounds (O, C, G, 0–9) stay fairly geometric, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are sharp and forward-tilting; the overall set feels tightly spaced with compact counters and a strong baseline presence.
Best suited for large-scale display typography where the outline and shadow can read clearly—posters, event titles, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for energetic headings in editorial layouts, team or club branding, and retro-themed graphics where a built-in 3D/shadow look is desirable.
The tone is lively and attention-grabbing, evoking classic sign painting, mid-century advertising, and sports headline styling. The outline-plus-shadow construction adds a punchy, dimensional feel that reads as fun, upbeat, and a bit comic-book in attitude. Its slant and sharp terminals suggest motion and competitiveness, making it feel spirited rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver instant impact through a dimensional outline construction and a forward-leaning stance. By combining open contours with a solid offset shadow, it aims to feel bold and animated while retaining enough interior space to stay legible at headline sizes.
The shadow element is a defining feature: it creates built-in depth even in a single color and can become visually dense at small sizes where the outline and shadow compete. The italic angle and hard wedges contribute to a “speed” impression, while the open outlines keep large headline settings airy. Numerals follow the same dimensional outline logic and maintain strong, recognizable silhouettes for display use.