Outline Elra 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, kids branding, playful, cartoon, retro, bubbly, bold, attention, fun, dimension, retro flair, approachability, outlined, rounded, soft corners, chunky, shadowed.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded, cartoon-like letterforms built from an outer contour, leaving the interior largely open. Strokes are wide and softly cornered, with slightly irregular, hand-drawn curvature that gives the alphabet an organic rhythm. A consistent, offset dark drop shadow sits behind each glyph, creating a dimensional, poster-style effect and emphasizing the silhouette. Counters are generous and shapes are simplified, favoring stout proportions and clear, friendly outlines across both uppercase and lowercase, with equally rounded numerals.
Best suited to display sizes such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding where a bold silhouette and dimensional shadow can do the work. It also fits well in badges, stickers, and short callouts where a friendly, cartoon tone is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a classic comic and mid-century sign-painting flavor. The outlined construction and chunky shadowing add a lively, attention-grabbing presence that feels fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a cheerful, high-impact display voice by combining open outlined forms with a built-in drop shadow for instant depth. Its rounded geometry and simplified construction suggest an emphasis on charm and immediate recognizability in graphic applications.
The strong shadow offset introduces a clear directional lighting feel and increases visual weight on one side, making spacing and alignment feel inherently dynamic. The design prioritizes recognizable silhouettes over fine detail, which helps the characters read as bold shapes even at a glance.