Outline Befu 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, comic, bold, sporty, display impact, retro signage, dimensional effect, headline clarity, outlined, inline shadow, beveled, rounded, blocky.
A bold all-caps display face built from outlined, high-contrast forms with an interior inline/shadow detail that suggests a beveled or cut-in look. Strokes are generally chunky with rounded turns and softened corners, while terminals often finish with small angular facets that add a slightly chiseled rhythm. Counters are open and clean, and the outline keeps the letterforms airy even at larger sizes. Proportions read generously wide with a tall lowercase x-height, and overall spacing feels designed for headline impact rather than tight text setting.
Best suited for posters, headlines, event promos, packaging, and signage where the outlined/beveled detail can read clearly. It can also work well for logos and wordmarks that want a vintage, high-impact presence, especially when paired with simple supporting text.
The font conveys a lively, retro energy—somewhere between vintage signage, comic titling, and sporty poster lettering. The outlined construction and inner shading add a theatrical, attention-grabbing tone that feels upbeat and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended as an attention-forward display font that delivers a dimensional, sign-painter/poster feel through outline-only construction and an interior inline accent. The wide stance and tall lowercase help maintain readability while maximizing character and decorative punch.
The numerals and capitals share the same outlined-with-inline treatment, giving a consistent, logo-friendly system. The diagonal and curved letters (like S, G, Q, and 2/3) emphasize the beveled effect, creating a dimensional pop without becoming fully 3D.