Outline Egli 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, retro, quirky, casual, hand-drawn, display impact, playful tone, retro flavor, compact set, condensed, outlined, bouncy, irregular, cartoonish.
A condensed, outline-only letterform set with rounded corners, slightly uneven contours, and a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are defined by a consistent outer contour with open interiors, giving the forms a light, hollow presence despite the tall proportions. Curves are soft and a bit wobbly, while verticals stay generally straight, creating a friendly mix of structure and imperfection. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, and the figures follow the same tall, narrow construction with simple, legible silhouettes.
Well-suited for display use such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and branding where a light, outlined look is desired. It can work effectively for short phrases, logos, and playful product labels, especially where a retro or hand-crafted feel supports the message.
The overall tone feels playful and nostalgic, like casual signage or comic display lettering. Its buoyant outlines and gentle irregularities read as approachable and humorous rather than formal or technical. The narrow build adds energy and urgency, while the hollow construction keeps the texture airy and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, attention-getting display voice with a hand-rendered outline aesthetic. Its condensed build supports tight layouts, while the irregular contours add personality and an informal, illustrative character.
Because the design relies on outlines, it tends to look best when given enough size and contrast for the contours to stay distinct. The condensed proportions create a dense typographic color in text settings, and the lively edge quality adds texture that becomes more prominent the longer the line.