Outline Akbi 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, bold, playful, retro, sporty, punchy, dimensional impact, retro display, headline emphasis, sign lettering, outlined, shadowed, blocky, slab-serif, rounded.
A heavy, block-oriented outline design with a pronounced black drop shadow that consistently sits down and to the right, creating a layered, dimensional look. Forms are wide and sturdy with squared terminals, modestly rounded corners, and slab-like serif details on several letters, balancing geometric structure with a slightly softened finish. Counters are generous and clean, and the outline thickness stays fairly even across the alphabet, keeping the set cohesive at display sizes. Numerals match the chunky proportions and use the same outline-plus-shadow construction for a uniform, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, titles, event graphics, and logo/wordmark-style branding where the built-in depth can do the work of emphasis. It can also serve packaging and signage applications that benefit from a bold, retro display voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is loud and extroverted, with a vintage sign-and-poster energy that feels both fun and assertive. The built-in shadow adds a sense of depth and movement, giving the face a showcard presence associated with headlines, sports graphics, and nostalgic branding.
The design appears intended to deliver immediate visual impact through a crisp outline combined with a consistent offset shadow, producing a ready-made 3D sign-letter effect. Its proportions and slabby details prioritize clarity and presence over subtlety, aiming for attention-grabbing display typography.
The shadow treatment reads as an integral part of the design rather than an effect, so the font’s character depends on the two-layer contrast between outline and fill/shadow. The heavy silhouette and open interiors keep letters recognizable, but the dimensional styling naturally pulls attention and can dominate quieter layouts.