Outline Egmi 6 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, vintage, western, circus, playful, decorative, attention-grabbing, retro signage, dimensional effect, decorative display, slab serif, inline, shadowed, bracketed, display.
A decorative serif design built from thin outline contours with a consistent inner inline and a small offset shadow, creating a dimensional, engraved look. The letterforms are broad and generously spaced, with sturdy slab-like serifs and gently bracketed joins that keep curves smooth and open. Contrast reads primarily as stroke-versus-counter through the hollow construction: interiors remain largely white while the outlines and inline provide crisp definition. Curves are round and steady, terminals are blunt and squared off, and the overall rhythm is bold in silhouette despite the light contour weight.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and logo wordmarks where the outline, inline, and shadow can read cleanly. It can also add a vintage accent on packaging or labels, especially when paired with simple supporting text.
The style evokes antique signage and show-poster typography, with a confident, slightly theatrical presence. Its outlined, shadowed construction feels nostalgic and attention-seeking, suggesting a playful, old-time display voice rather than a neutral text tone.
The design appears intended to deliver an eye-catching, retro display aesthetic by combining an outline build with inline detailing and a subtle shadow for depth. Its broad proportions and sturdy slab serifs prioritize impact and recognizability in short phrases and titles.
The inline and drop-shadow offset are consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a unified dimensional effect. Numerals share the same rounded, slab-serif attitude as the letters, and the design maintains clear counters and legibility at larger sizes where the interior detailing has room to breathe.