Outline Ummi 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, invitations, refined, decorative, vintage, airy, literary, elegance, ornamentation, classic tone, display impact, monoline, inline, hairline, serifed, high-clarity.
A serifed outline face built from very thin, consistent contours with generous interior whitespace. The letterforms show classical proportions and a calligraphic serif structure, but the strokes are rendered as open, double-line constructions rather than filled stems. Curves are smooth and round (notably in C, G, O, Q), while verticals and diagonals stay crisp and even. Spacing feels open, and the fine outlines create a delicate rhythm that reads best when given room and size.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, book or magazine titles, event materials, invitations, and premium packaging where the delicate outline can be appreciated. It can also work for short brand marks or wordmarks when used at larger sizes with ample contrast against the background.
The overall tone is elegant and ornamental, with a vintage editorial flavor. Its airy construction suggests sophistication and formality, evoking engraved stationery, book titling, or boutique branding rather than utilitarian text setting.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with a lightweight, ornamental twist by expressing strokes as outlines. This approach preserves traditional letterform structure while adding a refined, decorative presence for attention-grabbing display typography.
The outlined construction makes counters and joins visually prominent, giving the alphabet a slightly engraved/inline impression. Because the contour is so fine, the design relies on clean reproduction and sufficient point size to keep the hairline outlines from visually breaking up.