Outline Asjo 13 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, theatrical, graphic, lively, dimensional effect, display impact, nostalgic styling, signage feel, outlined, inline shadow, offset shadow, monoline, rounded.
A display-oriented outline face with a clean monoline contour and rounded corners, paired with a consistent offset inline shadow that reads like a layered cutout. Letterforms are mostly geometric and open, with simple bowls and wide apertures; the outlines stay even in thickness while the shadow element adds depth and directional emphasis. Uppercase and lowercase share a friendly, rounded construction, and the numerals follow the same outlined, dimensional treatment for a cohesive set.
Best suited to large headlines, posters, titles, and brand marks where the outlined silhouette and offset shadow can read clearly. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from a retro, dimensional look, especially when paired with simple supporting type.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage and poster lettering. The outline-plus-shadow construction gives it a theatrical, attention-grabbing presence that feels fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a lightweight outline that still feels bold on the page by using an integrated, offset shadow for depth and contrast. It prioritizes personality and visual impact over unobtrusive text setting.
The shadow is consistently displaced, creating a strong sense of light direction and a pseudo-3D effect without filling the counters. In longer text samples it remains legible at display sizes, but the open interior and layered edges make it visually busy at small sizes.