Outline Vati 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, book covers, victorian, decorative, retro, playful, theatrical, ornamentation, vintage display, poster impact, engraved feel, inline, serif, bracketed, flared, display.
A decorative serif with inline, hollowed detailing that creates a drawn, outlined look while keeping solid outer strokes. The letterforms are wide and open with bracketed serifs and gently flared terminals, and the internal cut lines generally follow the stroke path to suggest engraved or sign-painted construction. Curves are smooth and rounded, counters are generous, and the overall rhythm feels lively due to small variations in width and the ornamental interior treatment. Numerals follow the same inline motif, with bold silhouettes and clearly articulated shapes.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and packaging where the inline ornament can read clearly. It can also work for book covers, event graphics, and pull quotes when set at larger sizes with moderate tracking to preserve the interior detail.
The font conveys a vintage, showcard energy—equal parts classic and whimsical. Its inline hollows add a crafted, old-time print and theater-poster personality, lending a slightly eccentric, storybook tone that feels more celebratory than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, vintage display face with an engraved/inline treatment, prioritizing character and decorative texture over neutral text economy. Its wide proportions and consistent ornamental cuts suggest a focus on eye-catching titles and branding that wants a handcrafted, retro atmosphere.
The inline detailing increases visual texture quickly, so the design reads best when given room; in tighter settings the interior cut lines can visually merge and make word shapes busier. The distinctive capitals and rounded lowercase forms create strong presence, especially in short phrases and titles.