Outline Akri 2 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, vintage, playful, carnival, nostalgic, showcard, dimensional effect, retro display, attention grabbing, sign lettering, bracketed serifs, inline shadow, rounded joins, soft terminals, display caps.
An outline serif with open counters and a crisp exterior contour, paired with a consistent inline drop‑shadow that reads as a second, offset stroke. The letterforms mix sturdy slab-like serifs with bracketed transitions and gently rounded curves, giving the shapes a soft, poster-like solidity despite the hollow construction. Strokes are unevenly stressed with noticeable thick–thin contrast in curves, and the outlines keep a steady rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Proportions favor broad, generous bowls (notably in B, O, Q, and 8) and a relatively large lowercase presence, with compact apertures and slightly flattened curves that enhance sign-style legibility.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, and packaging where the outline-and-shadow effect can read clearly. It also works well for short logotype-style wordmarks and retro-themed graphics, especially when used at larger sizes or with strong color contrast behind the outlines.
The combination of hollow outlines and built-in shadowing evokes classic storefront lettering, circus posters, and mid-century display typography. It feels upbeat and theatrical, with a friendly retro tone rather than formal or editorial. The shadow effect adds depth and a touch of kitsch, making the voice more attention-seeking and decorative.
Designed to deliver immediate visual impact through dimensional outline letterforms that reference vintage showcard and sign-painting traditions. The intent appears to be decorative readability: recognizable serif shapes enhanced with a consistent shadow treatment for depth and personality in display typography.
The inline shadow is visually integrated across most glyphs, creating a consistent dimensional effect that will become more prominent at larger sizes. Numerals are bold in silhouette with clear interior space, and the overall spacing appears roomy, supporting headline use. The outline construction suggests the design benefits from sufficient scale and contrast against the background to keep the contours clean.