Outline Ufma 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, event promos, vintage, circus, playful, spooky, hand-hewn, display impact, vintage flavor, theatrical tone, handcrafted texture, decorative, ornate, whimsical, shadowed, engraved.
A decorative outline serif with hollowed, double-line strokes that read like an outer contour paired with an inner inline. Letterforms show flared terminals and oldstyle-inspired serifs, with irregular, hand-hewn contours and subtly wavy curves that create a lively texture. Counters are generally open and rounded, while many strokes carry a shaded, cut-out look that thickens and thins unevenly for a crafted, print-like rhythm. Overall proportions skew broad with generous internal space, and the numerals match the same outlined, slightly distressed drawing style.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and illustrated titles where its outlined construction can be appreciated. It’s especially effective for themed applications—circus, Halloween, vintage retail, or theatrical promotions—rather than long passages of small body text.
The face feels theatrical and nostalgic, evoking hand-printed posters, antique show bills, and storybook display lettering. Its lively outlines and carved-in shading add a mischievous, slightly eerie tone that can read as playful or spooky depending on color and context.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-drawn or engraved outline lettering, combining a classic serif skeleton with a hollow, shaded treatment for attention-grabbing display impact. Its irregular contours and inline detailing suggest a deliberate emphasis on charm, texture, and period character over strict geometric uniformity.
At text sizes the inner inline and uneven outlines create a busy texture; it performs best when given room and contrast. The distinctive silhouette of capitals and the quirky, varied stroke edges become clearer as size increases.