Outline Afpe 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, playful, retro, punchy, bold, dimensional impact, retro display, sports emphasis, attention grabbing, oblique, outlined, shadowed, rounded, cartoonish.
A slanted, sans-serif display design built from rounded, slightly squared forms with a consistent oblique angle. Letterforms are drawn as open interiors with a strong outer contour, reinforced by a solid, offset shadow that reads like a drop-shadow/extrusion. Strokes maintain an even, medium-contrast feel, with blunt terminals and softened corners; counters are generous and simple, keeping the shapes legible despite the outline construction. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly bouncy, with compact joins and sturdy curves in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for large-scale display use where the outline-and-shadow effect can read cleanly: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports-themed branding, logo wordmarks, and energetic packaging. It can also work for short pulls, badges, and titles when a retro, dimensional look is desired.
The combination of italic slant, outlined construction, and offset shadow gives a lively, attention-grabbing tone that feels sporty and fun. It evokes retro sign lettering and team-mark aesthetics, leaning more playful than formal and more expressive than neutral UI typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, dimensional italic look using an outline plus offset shadow, maximizing visibility and dynamism for display typography. Its rounded geometry and simplified counters suggest a focus on friendliness and quick recognition in branding-oriented settings.
The shadow is consistently offset in one direction, creating a clear sense of depth and motion. Numerals follow the same rounded, outlined logic, with prominent silhouettes that favor display clarity over fine detail at small sizes.