Outline Elke 8 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, merchandise, retro, sporty, playful, punchy, bold, depth effect, display impact, retro styling, headline emphasis, motion feel, slanted, outlined, drop shadow, rounded, chubby.
A slanted, outline-driven display face with rounded, inflated letterforms and a consistent rightward shear. The drawing relies on a clean outer contour with open interiors, paired with a heavy, offset shadow that creates a strong dimensional effect. Curves are broad and smooth, terminals are softly squared, and counters are compact, producing a tight, high-impact silhouette. The overall rhythm is bouncy and energetic, with slightly irregular widths and a pronounced forward lean that keeps lines feeling in motion.
Best suited for short, high-visibility text such as posters, event titles, sports-themed graphics, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where the 3D shadow can do the heavy lifting. It performs especially well in display sizes and simple color palettes where the outline and offset depth remain crisp and legible.
The tone reads as upbeat and throwback, evoking vintage signage and sporty headline graphics. The shadowed outline gives it a poster-like punch and a bit of comic exuberance, making it feel fun, loud, and attention-seeking rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver an immediate retro display impact by combining an airy outline with a bold, offset shadow, creating depth without fully filling the letterforms. Its italic slant and rounded construction aim to communicate speed, friendliness, and headline energy.
The black shadow provides most of the perceived weight, so color and background contrast will strongly affect the look. The outline itself is relatively light, and the dimensional offset is a defining feature that benefits from generous spacing and medium-to-large sizes.