Outline Ebtu 4 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, sports branding, packaging, vintage, athletic, circus, playful, bold, retro display, attention grabbing, decorative depth, woodtype homage, signage punch, slab serif, inline, tuscan, shadowed, woodtype.
A condensed display face with heavy slab-serifs and a decorative inline/outlined construction. The letterforms are built from a thick black outer mass with a consistent white inner channel that reads as an inset outline, creating a cutout effect through the stems and bowls. Several glyphs show Tuscan-style notches and small step-like incisions at terminals and joins, adding a carved, woodtype feel. Curves are broad and sturdy, counters are relatively compact, and the overall rhythm is dense and poster-oriented, with slightly idiosyncratic widths across characters.
Best suited to headlines and short, impactful setting on posters, event flyers, and signage where the inline cutout can read clearly. It also fits sports-themed branding, retro packaging, and any application aiming for a classic woodtype or carnival display look.
The font projects a spirited, old-time show poster energy—part athletic lettering, part circus and saloon signage. Its inline cut and chunky serifs give it a confident, attention-grabbing personality that feels nostalgic and performative rather than neutral or text-focused.
The design appears intended as a high-impact, condensed display face that borrows from vintage slab-serif woodtype traditions. The inline cutout and notched details are used to add depth and ornament while maintaining a strong silhouette for attention in large-scale typography.
The inset white channel stays visually consistent across the alphabet and numerals, which helps the design hold together at headline sizes. The decorative nicks and squared-off details can introduce visual sparkle but may become busy at small sizes or in long passages.