Outline Akli 2 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, vintage, playful, bold, collegiate, poster-like, dimensional impact, retro display, headline emphasis, sign-like clarity, slab serif, inline shadow, bracketed, chunky, high-impact.
A chunky slab-serif outline design with open counters and a consistent, single-line contour that defines the letterforms. The shapes are broad and sturdy with squared terminals, modest bracketing at joins, and simplified geometry that keeps curves round but controlled. A dark inline drop-shadow effect sits down and to the right, creating a dimensional, sign-painting feel while leaving the main strokes hollow. Spacing and proportions read as display-first, with prominent capitals and compact, sturdy lowercase forms that retain clear silhouettes.
Best suited to large-scale display typography such as posters, event titles, signage, packaging, and logo marks where the outline and shadow can remain crisp and expressive. It can also work for short pull quotes or badges, but it’s less appropriate for extended text where the hollow construction may reduce continuous readability.
The overall tone is retro and attention-grabbing, evoking classic storefront lettering, sports and collegiate graphics, and playful poster typography. The outline plus shadow gives it a bold, theatrical presence that feels energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dimensional slab-serif look without using filled strokes, combining an outline build with a consistent drop-shadow to maximize impact and retro character in display applications.
The shadow is treated as a separate, solid accent that enhances depth without filling the primary strokes, which helps the design stay airy at large sizes while still reading as heavy and impactful. Numerals and capitals appear particularly suited to headline settings where the dimensional effect can be appreciated.