Outline Ilpu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, craft branding, playful, whimsical, hand-drawn, storybook, quirky, decoration, personality, playfulness, retro charm, handmade feel, outlined, wobbly, bouncy, rounded, informal.
A lively outline serif with irregular, hand-drawn contours and a slightly wobbly baseline rhythm. Letterforms show soft bracketing and rounded corners, with modest wedge-like terminals and occasional bulbous curls, especially in the S-forms and diagonals. The outlines keep a fairly even stroke presence while the interior counters remain open, giving an airy, sketchbook feel. Proportions are comfortable and readable in text, with a gentle bounce in width and spacing that emphasizes a crafted, non-mechanical look.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, posters, invitations, and packaging where the outlined construction can breathe. It can also support playful brand marks, kids-oriented materials, and event graphics, especially when paired with simple fills, color treatments, or textured backgrounds that complement the hand-drawn outline.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, suggesting a vintage-storybook or crafty DIY character rather than formal editorial refinement. Its imperfect outlines and springy shapes create a friendly, slightly mischievous energy suited to lighthearted messaging and illustrative typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a decorative outline serif that feels hand-inked and personable, prioritizing charm and character over strict geometric precision. The consistent contour-only construction suggests use in expressive display typography where a light, airy presence is desirable.
Round letters like O, Q, and 0 are notably smooth and open inside, while letters with joints (M, N, W) lean into angular, slightly uneven joins that reinforce the hand-rendered impression. Numerals follow the same outline logic and feel consistent with the caps, making the set cohesive for display-centric compositions.