Outline Nise 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, crafts, hand-drawn, playful, whimsical, quirky, casual, handwritten feel, friendly display, playful texture, outlined, wobbly, monolinear, airy, sketchy.
A hand-drawn outline face with single-line contours that wobble subtly, giving each letter an organic, sketched rhythm. Strokes stay relatively even in thickness, with rounded terminals and gently irregular curves that keep counters open and airy. Proportions are compact and slightly variable from glyph to glyph, with a modest baseline bounce and simplified construction that favors legibility over strict geometric consistency. Numerals and punctuation follow the same loose outline treatment, maintaining a cohesive, lightweight texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where its outlined, hand-rendered texture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, and playful branding. It can also work for short pull quotes or labels in kids’ or craft-oriented designs, especially when paired with a simple solid text face for body copy.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, like marker lettering or doodled headings in a notebook. Its imperfect outlines add personality and a human touch, reading as approachable, crafty, and a bit eccentric rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand lettering in an outline style, prioritizing charm, approachability, and visual texture. It aims to feel personal and expressive while staying readable across the alphabet and numerals.
In longer sample lines, the outlined strokes create a pale, open color on the page, with character coming from the irregular contour rather than weight. The round, open forms and softened corners keep the texture gentle, while occasional quirky joins and asymmetries add charm and individuality.