Outline Abkar 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, invitations, ornate, vintage, flourished, playful, dramatic, display focus, retro styling, ornamental script, attention-grabbing, swashy, looped, calligraphic, high-contrast, decorative.
A slanted, script-like display face built from open outline strokes with a consistent inner cut-out that creates a ribbon effect. Letterforms are rounded and loop-heavy, with swelling curves, tapered joins, and pronounced entry/exit strokes that mimic pen-written motion while staying clean and evenly contoured. Uppercase characters are more elaborate and swashy, while lowercase retains a compact, bouncy rhythm; numerals follow the same cursive logic with bold curves and clear outline structure. Spacing and widths vary naturally across glyphs, emphasizing a lively, hand-drawn cadence rather than strict uniformity.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, logo wordmarks, posters, and retro-styled packaging where the outline ribbon effect can be appreciated. It also fits invitations, event branding, and ornamental titling, especially when paired with a simpler companion for body copy.
The overall tone is theatrical and nostalgic, leaning into classic sign-lettering and retro packaging energy. The hollowed outline treatment adds sparkle and lightness, making the style feel celebratory and a bit whimsical even when set large and bold.
The design appears intended to reinterpret cursive sign lettering as a decorative outline script, using hollowed strokes and high-contrast curves to create a bold, attention-grabbing texture. Its emphasis on swashes and looping terminals suggests a focus on expressive titling and ornamental branding rather than extended reading.
The strong contrast between thick and thin curves is amplified by the outlined construction, so the design reads best when given enough size and breathing room. In continuous text the abundant swashes and loops create a busy texture, while short phrases benefit from the font’s rhythmic flow and distinctive ribbon-like counters.