Outline Aklu 2 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, team apparel, event posters, headlines, logos, sporty, retro, dynamic, bold, energetic, motion, impact, depth, athletics, nostalgia, oblique, inline shadow, outlined, blocky, angular.
A slanted, wide display face built from outlined forms with a dark inline drop-shadow that gives the letters a layered, dimensional look. The contours are crisp and slightly angular, with squared-off terminals and occasional notched corners that emphasize a mechanical, speed-oriented construction. Counters are generous and open, and the strokes maintain a consistent outline thickness while the shadow element sits offset to one side, creating strong directional rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase share the same forward-leaning stance and compact inner shapes, with numerals matching the same sporty, cut-corner geometry.
Best suited to large-scale display settings such as sports and esports identities, team marks, jersey-style graphics, promotional headlines, and energetic event posters. It can also work for packaging or signage where a dimensional, speed-inflected outline look is desired, while long body text would be less appropriate due to the strong slant and layered detailing.
The overall tone is fast, competitive, and throwback—evoking motorsport, arcade-era graphics, and athletic branding. The offset shadow and aggressive slant add urgency and motion, while the clean outline keeps it punchy and graphic rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, motion-forward display voice by combining wide italic proportions with an outlined construction and an integrated offset shadow. The goal is to produce instant visual depth and a sporty, retro-graphic presence that stands out in branding and headline contexts.
The outline-plus-shadow structure creates a naturally two-tone effect even in a single color, and the letterforms read best when given enough size and spacing for the internal negative space and shadow to stay distinct. Round letters are squared into racetrack-like ovals, while diagonals and corners are emphasized to maintain a consistent sense of forward movement.