Outline Bevu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, comic, bold, sporty, dimensionality, attention-grab, headline impact, retro styling, motion, slanted, outlined, shadowed, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, outline-drawn display face with rounded, compact letterforms and a lively, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes are rendered as an outer contour with a consistent interior counter, and many glyphs include a separate offset shadow element that reads like a drop shadow/extrusion. Curves are smooth and slightly inflated, terminals are soft rather than sharp, and spacing feels generous enough to keep the outlines and shadows from colliding. The result is a high-impact silhouette with clear interior spaces and a strong, graphic presence.
Best suited for short, bold statements where the outline and shadow can read cleanly—such as posters, event graphics, storefront-style signage, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It works particularly well on light backgrounds or with strong color fills behind/around the outline, and is most effective at medium-to-large sizes rather than extended body text.
The font projects a retro, energetic tone reminiscent of classic sign painting, comic titling, and mid-century advertising. Its italic slant and shadow treatment create a sense of motion and optimism, giving headlines a playful, attention-grabbing feel without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly recognizable, dimensional display look using outline construction paired with an offset shadow for depth and motion. Its rounded geometry and consistent slant suggest a focus on cheerful, approachable branding and punchy titling rather than neutral text setting.
The shadow component is consistently offset and helps separate the letters from the background, but it also increases visual density—especially in tighter combinations—so it benefits from ample tracking and larger sizes. Numerals share the same rounded, sporty character and maintain the same outline-plus-shadow construction for cohesive display settings.