Outline Ummo 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, display, elegant, geometric, playful, deco revival, decorative impact, branding, vintage tone, airy texture, inline, monoline, rounded, condensed, high-waisted.
A tall, monoline outline design built from clean, even contours with a consistent inner channel that creates an inline, hollowed look. Curves are broadly rounded and geometric, while straight strokes stay crisp and uniform, producing a steady rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures. Proportions run narrow and vertical, with a notably high x-height and relatively short ascenders/descenders, keeping words compact while maintaining strong vertical emphasis. Numerals and rounded letters show the most distinctive internal detailing, which reads like a continuous inset stroke rather than true contrast.
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and branded applications where the outline/inline detailing can be appreciated. It works well for posters, event titles, packaging, and signage that wants an Art Deco or retro-luxe flavor. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous tracking help preserve clarity of the interior detailing.
The overall tone feels classic and decorative, with a clear Art Deco influence and a refined, poster-like presence. The outlined construction adds a light, airy sophistication, while the tight, upright proportions lend a sleek, architectural mood. In text, it reads as stylish and slightly whimsical rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a decorative outline face that evokes vintage display typography while remaining clean and geometric. Its high-waisted lowercase and consistent inline channel suggest an emphasis on stylish texture and recognizable forms over dense text efficiency.
Interior counters and inset lines are kept fairly even, so the face maintains a coherent texture, but the outline structure benefits from adequate size and spacing to prevent the inner channel from filling in visually. Round forms (O, Q, 0, 6, 8, 9) showcase the signature inline treatment most clearly, helping the design feel consistent across the set.