Outline Butu 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, retro, comic, lively, sporty, attention-grabbing, decorative, dimensional, informal, slanted, outlined, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A slanted outline design with rounded, cartoon-like letterforms and a consistent inner counterline that suggests a hollowed, double-stroke construction. Strokes swell and taper subtly, with soft joins and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm that keeps the shapes feeling hand-rendered rather than mechanically rigid. The outline thickness is even enough to read as a coherent system, while the italic angle and varied glyph widths create a forward-moving, energetic texture in words and lines of text.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headings, packaging, and short brand phrases where the outline structure can be appreciated. It can also work for logos and badge-style graphics, especially when paired with solid fills, color, or layering to enhance the dimensional effect.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a vintage sign-painting and comic-title feel. Its hollow outline adds a buoyant, airy presence that reads as fun and attention-seeking rather than serious or editorial.
The design appears intended as a spirited display face that combines an italic, forward-leaning stance with a hollow outline treatment for visual pop. The goal seems to be instant personality and impact through motion, rounded forms, and a built-in decorative line system.
The inline/inner contour creates a built-in highlight/shadow effect when viewed at text sizes, giving the forms a dimensional, sticker-like presence even without fills. Curves are emphasized over sharp corners, and spacing appears generous enough to keep counters open and legible despite the decorative construction.