Outline Egmi 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, vintage, circus, playful, decorative, storybook, display impact, nostalgia, ornament, outlined, inline, curly serifs, swashy, rounded.
A decorative outlined serif with a single contour and an interior inline that creates a hollow, sign-painter feel. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and rounded terminals, with softly bracketed, slightly flared serifs. Curves are generous and a bit bouncy, and several letters feature small curls or spur-like flicks (notably in S, G, J, and some lowercase), giving the set an ornamental rhythm. Numerals echo the same high-contrast, outlined construction with open counters and bold, rounded silhouettes.
Best suited to display use: posters, event promos, product packaging, storefront or menu-style signage, and short headlines where the outlined detail can be appreciated. It can also work for logos and badges when given enough size and spacing to keep the interior lines clear.
The font reads as theatrical and nostalgic, evoking turn-of-the-century posters, fairground signage, and playful editorial display. Its outlined construction feels airy yet emphatic, creating a cheerful, slightly mischievous tone that suits attention-getting headlines more than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver an old-style showcard and poster aesthetic through an outlined, high-contrast serif structure, adding ornamental curls and friendly curves to maximize character and visibility in display contexts.
In text settings the hollow outlines build a strong texture and can appear busy at smaller sizes, especially where curves and serifs cluster closely. The design’s charm comes from its lively contours and uneven, hand-touched energy rather than strict geometric regularity.