Outline Ilpi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, vintage, circus, friendly, decorative, nostalgic display, signage style, cheerful branding, outlined impact, decorative texture, monoline, rounded, inline, double-line, ball terminals.
A rounded serif design drawn as an outline, with a consistent monoline contour and an inner inline that creates a double-stroked, hollow effect. Serifs are soft and bracketed, with many terminals ending in small bulb-like forms that keep the texture bouncy rather than sharp. Counters are generous and curves stay smooth, while proportions lean slightly condensed in places and include a few idiosyncratic display details (notably in letters like Q and W). The numerals echo the same outlined construction, maintaining a uniform, airy color across text.
This font is best suited to short display settings such as headlines, posters, event branding, storefront-style signage, and playful packaging. It can also work for logos or wordmarks where a light, outlined look is desired and the letterforms can be given room to breathe.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, recalling hand-painted signage and show-poster lettering. Its outline construction reads light and decorative, giving words a lively, friendly presence with a hint of circus or fairground flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic outlined display look with friendly, rounded serifs and a consistent double-line construction. Its goal is visual charm and recognizability at a glance, prioritizing characterful shapes and a buoyant texture over neutrality.
Because the strokes are defined by contours rather than filled forms, the face benefits from adequate size and spacing to prevent the inline and outline from visually merging. The distinctive terminals and quirky capitals add personality, making the rhythm feel intentionally display-oriented rather than strictly text-centric.