Outline Buru 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, vintage, western, sporty, bold, showcard, impact, nostalgia, dimension, motion, signage feel, slab serif, inline shadow, beveled, bracketed, display.
A slanted, high-contrast inline outline design with slab-serif structure and crisp, faceted terminals. Letterforms are built from a single outer contour with an internal inline/offset accent that reads like a cut bevel or drop-shadow, giving a dimensional, poster-like silhouette. Strokes taper noticeably through curves and joins, with bracketed slabs and pointed wedge details in places, creating a lively rhythm and a slightly condensed, upright tension despite the italic slant. Counters are open and relatively generous, while the overall drawing stays sharp and clean for display sizes.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, event flyers, packaging fronts, and signage where the outlined, dimensional treatment can stay legible. It works especially well when you want a classic Americana or retro sports feel in short words, badges, or wordmarks.
The font projects a vintage showcard energy with hints of Western signage and athletic lettering. Its dimensional inline effect adds drama and motion, making the tone feel assertive, nostalgic, and attention-seeking rather than quiet or purely editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver a dramatic, old-school display voice by combining slab-serif italic forms with a built-in inline shadow/engraved effect. The goal is to provide instant depth and impact without requiring additional styling, optimized for standout titles and branding.
The inline/shadow accent consistently falls to one side, reinforcing a directional, engraved look. Numerals and capitals share the same angular slab vocabulary, helping the set feel cohesive for headlines and short phrases.