Outline Yibo 11 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, event promos, vintage, playful, carnival, quirky, handmade, nostalgia, showcard look, display impact, handcrafted texture, decorative, outlined, inline, textured, slab serif.
A decorative serif with an outlined, hollowed construction and a consistent inner inline that creates a cut-out look. The letters lean to the right with lively, irregular contouring—edges wobble slightly and terminals feel carved rather than mechanically smooth. Serifs are chunky and bracketed, and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with rounded counters and occasional swashy hooks (notably in several lowercase forms). Numerals and capitals keep the same bold outline/inline treatment, producing a strong poster-style silhouette while maintaining readable interior space.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, and storefront-style signage where the outlined cut-out effect can be appreciated. It also fits themed packaging, event promotions, and editorial pull quotes that aim for a retro, handcrafted atmosphere.
The style reads as vintage and theatrical, evoking circus posters, old-time packaging, and hand-printed signage. Its imperfect, textured outlines add charm and informality, giving the face a friendly, slightly mischievous character rather than a polished corporate tone.
The font appears designed to mimic classic showcard and letterpress-era display typography using an outline-and-inline construction, prioritizing character and impact over neutrality. Its irregular contours suggest an intentional handmade or printed texture to give designs a nostalgic, crafted finish.
Because the design relies on open interiors and fine negative details within the strokes, the inline and contour texture become more prominent as size increases, while small sizes may lose some of the distressed nuances. The italic slant and high-contrast outline contribute to a dynamic, attention-grabbing word shape.