Outline Urde 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, sportswear, retro-futurist, speedy, techy, neon, playful, neon signage, speed emphasis, sci-fi display, graphic titling, brand impact, rounded, monolinear, inline, streamlined, geometric.
A slanted, monoline outline design built from rounded-rectangle curves and smooth, continuous contours. Strokes are rendered as open outlines with consistent spacing, producing a tubular, double-line feel across the alphabet and figures. Terminals are softly rounded, corners are generously radiused, and many forms use simplified, geometric construction with occasional horizontal “speed line” breaks on certain glyphs. Overall proportions feel compact and controlled, with clean rhythm and even letterfit that keeps the texture airy despite the strong contour presence.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and brand marks where the outlined construction can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, apparel graphics, and media titles that lean into a tech/retro aesthetic. For longer text, it works most comfortably in short bursts or large sizes where the open outline remains legible.
The font projects a retro-futurist, kinetic tone—like 1970s/80s sci‑fi titling, arcade graphics, and automotive striping. Its outlined, neon-tube look reads energetic and lighthearted, with a sleek motion-forward attitude reinforced by the italic slant and occasional racing-stripe details.
The design appears intended to capture a fast, streamlined “tube outline” aesthetic—combining geometric simplicity with an italicized sense of motion. The consistent outline weight and rounded geometry suggest a focus on bold, graphic presence while keeping the overall color light through hollow construction.
Because the design relies on interior negative space and fine parallel outlines, it visually benefits from ample size and contrasty backgrounds where the open counters and gaps can remain clear. The lining figures and uppercase share the same rounded, streamlined logic, helping the set feel cohesive for display use.