Outline Yigu 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, circus, vintage, handmade, playful, spooky, vintage poster, theatrical display, dimensional effect, handmade texture, attention grabbing, condensed, wobbly, textured, irregular, inline.
A condensed, tall display face built from bold outer contours with an open interior and a thin, uneven inline/shadow that suggests depth. The letterforms are upright and compact, with slightly wavy outlines, softened corners, and occasional notch-like irregularities that give a hand-drawn, worn print feel. Counters are generally tight, and stroke endings are blunt, producing a strong vertical rhythm and a poster-like presence. Numerals follow the same outline-plus-inline construction, keeping the set visually consistent in texture and weight distribution.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a vintage, theatrical voice is desired. It works particularly well for entertainment, seasonal promotions, packaging, and short display copy where the hollow outline and textured contours can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and theatrical, like old posters and showbills, with a slightly eerie edge from the jittery contours and hollow construction. It reads as playful and attention-seeking, balancing quirky handmade character with enough structure to stay legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver an antique show-poster look through condensed proportions, hollowed construction, and deliberately irregular contours. The added inline/shadow detail reinforces a dimensional, printed effect while keeping the silhouette bold and recognizable.
The inner inline varies subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, imperfect texture rather than a mechanically uniform outline. Spacing appears compact, reinforcing the condensed silhouette and making it especially impactful in short words and stacked lines.