Outline Ebtu 6 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logo design, packaging, bold, sporty, retro, playful, loud, display impact, retro feel, athletic tone, graphic layering, signage clarity, slab-like, blocky, rounded, inline, layered.
A chunky, block-constructed display face built from a thick outer contour with an interior cutout that reads like an inline/hollow fill. Shapes are mostly squared with softened, rounded corners, giving the glyphs a sturdy, poster-like footprint. Terminals and joins favor flat, slab-like edges, with occasional stepped notches and angular cut-ins that add a slightly mechanical, stamped feel. Counters are large and simple, and the overall construction stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a strong, high-impact rhythm.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where the outlined, hollow construction can be appreciated—posters, titles, sports-themed branding, badges, and packaging callouts. It performs especially well in large sizes on high-contrast backgrounds, where the interior cutouts and bold silhouette stay clearly separated.
The style feels energetic and attention-seeking, with a vintage athletic and signage flavor. The outlined silhouette combined with the inner void creates a loud, graphic presence that reads as fun and assertive rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a bold outline-and-inline construction, combining sturdy slabby geometry with friendly rounding to evoke retro athletic display lettering and graphic signage.
The prominent contour and inner cutout create a two-layer effect that can appear to vibrate at smaller sizes, while becoming crisp and emblematic when set large. Rounded corners help keep the heavy geometry from feeling overly harsh, and the distinctive stepped details give the font a recognizable, slightly industrial personality.