Outline Rake 13 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A decorative outline serif with a single-contour, hollow construction and soft, rounded geometry. Strokes are drawn as clean outlines with gently wavy, hand-inked contours and modest contrast suggested by the changing outline spacing around curves. The letterforms use bracketed, blobby serifs and bulbous terminals, with slightly irregular curves that keep counters open and shapes friendly rather than sharp. Proportions lean compact in the lowercase with a noticeably short x-height, while capitals are broad and airy; spacing reads even but with an intentionally organic, slightly bouncy rhythm.
Best suited for display typography where the outline construction and hand-drawn serif details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, and playful branding. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when set large with generous spacing, but the fine outline structure favors larger sizes for clarity.
The overall tone is charming and whimsical, with a lightly old-fashioned, storybook feel. The outline treatment adds a playful sign-painting energy, giving words a decorative presence without feeling heavy. Small irregularities in the contours contribute to a human, informal warmth.
This design appears intended to deliver a decorative, approachable serif voice by combining classic letterform cues with an outlined, hand-rendered finish. The goal seems to be high personality and visual charm for display settings rather than strict text neutrality.
At text sizes the open outlines can appear delicate, while at display sizes the rounded serifs and wobbly contours become a defining feature. Numerals match the same soft, outlined construction and maintain the font’s buoyant, friendly character.