Outline Etba 2 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, invitations, packaging, elegant, ornate, fashion, theatrical, retro, luxury titling, decorative serif, vintage flair, branding impact, didone, inline, outline, decorative, hairline serifs.
A refined serif design drawn as an outline with inline-like negative space, giving each stroke a hollow, double-contour presence. The construction is high-contrast in feel, with very thin connecting hairlines and crisp, pointed terminals, while the outlines stay clean and consistent. Proportions skew wide with generous counters, and the lowercase shows a relatively low x-height with tall ascenders, creating a lofty, display-oriented rhythm. Numerals and capitals emphasize sculpted curves and sharp serif details, producing a formal, engraved look that remains airy due to the open interiors.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, logotypes, and upscale packaging where the outlined construction can be appreciated. It also fits invitations and editorial feature titles that want a refined, decorative serif voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font reads as luxurious and stage-ready, mixing classic editorial elegance with a slightly showy, boutique sensibility. Its hollowed outlines add a dramatic, luminous effect reminiscent of vintage titling and fashion branding, projecting sophistication more than neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif for decorative titling by replacing solid strokes with elegant contours and internal cut-outs. The goal is a luxurious, attention-grabbing texture that feels engraved and premium while remaining visually light on the page.
Because the letterforms are defined by delicate outlines rather than filled strokes, the design relies on sufficient size and contrast for clarity. The overall texture is open and rhythmic, with distinctive, stylized curves in round letters and a notably decorative treatment across both uppercase and lowercase.