Outline Patu 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, playful, whimsical, retro, hand-drawn, storybook, playful display, hand-lettered feel, retro charm, airy texture, monoline, outlined, wobbly, curvy, cartoonish.
A lively outline face built from single, continuous contours that form hollow lettershapes. Strokes are thin and consistent, with gentle wobble and slight asymmetry that reads as hand-drawn rather than geometric. Curves are rounded and elastic, corners are softened, and many joins show subtle kinks or tapered-feeling bends that add bounce. Proportions are compact with relatively small counters in places, and the overall rhythm is irregular in a controlled way, giving each glyph a distinct, sketchy personality while staying legible.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where the outlined construction can remain crisp and intentional. It also fits book covers, invitations, and playful editorial callouts; for longer text, it benefits from generous size and spacing to keep the thin contours clear.
The font conveys a lighthearted, whimsical tone with a vintage cartoon or storybook flavor. Its airy outlines feel friendly and informal, suggesting hand-lettered signage, playful branding, or kid-centric themes without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive outline look with hand-drawn charm—prioritizing personality, motion, and approachability over strict precision. It aims to stand out in short phrases and titles by combining airy hollow forms with an animated, cartoon-like silhouette.
The outline construction makes negative space a primary visual component, so the type feels lighter on the page than a solid face at the same size. Numerals and capitals share the same buoyant, slightly uneven motion, which helps maintain a consistent, animated texture in longer lines of text.