Outline Egpa 5 is a light, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, branding, vintage, whimsical, ornate, theatrical, storybook, display impact, vintage flavor, ornamental texture, engraved look, decorative, engraved, calligraphic, wavy, flared.
A decorative italic serif with lively, undulating contours and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are built from outer contours with frequent interior cut-ins and ribbed voids that create an engraved, hollowed effect within the strokes. Terminals are flared and slightly hooked, counters are irregularly pinched, and the baseline rhythm feels bouncy due to shifting stroke pressure and asymmetrical curves. Proportions skew broad with generous sidebearing feel, while capitals are especially sculptural and varied in silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, book covers, event titles, and brand marks where an ornate, vintage voice is desired. It can work for short passages in large sizes, but the busy interior detailing is most effective when given ample scale and spacing.
The overall tone is antique and playful, like hand-engraved lettering from a Victorian poster or a storybook title page. Its rippled outlines and dramatic stress give it a slightly spooky, magical flair without reading as strictly gothic. The texture is attention-grabbing and expressive, prioritizing character over neutrality.
Likely intended as a characterful display face that mimics engraved or cut-paper ornamentation while keeping an italic, calligraphic flow. The design emphasizes theatrical texture and historical charm through hollowed stroke treatment and expressive serif forms.
The internal cut-outs and contour wobble create a strong texture at text sizes, which can look intentionally distressed or carved. Some glyphs show exaggerated swashes and angular notches that increase individuality and make repeated letters feel less uniform.