Outline Anko 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, comic, handmade, poster, display impact, vintage flavor, depth effect, decorative emphasis, friendly tone, outlined, inline, shadowed, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy outline face with open counters and an unfilled interior, built from rounded-rectangle forms and softly bulging curves. The outlines are thick and consistent, with small, irregular inflections that give the drawing a hand-shaped, slightly wobbly rhythm rather than strict geometric precision. Many glyphs include a dark inline/shadow wedge that reads like a simple 3D drop-shadow cut into the interior edge, adding depth and a stamped sign-painting feel. Proportions are compact and vertically emphatic, with sturdy stems, generous bowls, and simplified joins that keep shapes bold and legible at display sizes.
This font is well suited to posters, headlines, and short display lines where the outline and shadow detailing can be appreciated. It also works for logos, packaging labels, and signage that benefit from a retro, high-impact look. For longer text, it’s best used sparingly as a decorative accent rather than a primary reading face.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage, carnival or diner lettering, and comic display titling. The outlined construction and built-in shadow accent make it feel attention-seeking and decorative, with a friendly, informal personality.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display outline with built-in depth, prioritizing bold silhouettes and a lively, handcrafted rhythm. Its shadowed interior detail suggests a goal of delivering instant visual punch reminiscent of vintage sign and poster lettering.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, chunky construction, and the figures follow the same outlined-plus-shadow logic for cohesive headings and numerals. The face relies on strong silhouette and interior negative space, so it reads best when given enough size and contrast against the background.