Outline Rake 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, friendly, whimsical, airy, decorative display, vintage flavor, friendly branding, light emphasis, rounded, outlined, puffy, soft serifs, bubbly.
A soft, outlined serif design with rounded terminals and gently bracketed, bulb-like serifs. The letterforms are built from a single continuous contour, producing an even, airy stroke cavity and a light-on-ink presence. Curves are generous and corners are smoothed throughout, giving capitals a slightly inflated, sign-like silhouette; lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with moderate ascenders and descenders. The overall rhythm is calm and open, with ample counters and a consistent outline thickness that reads cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, logotypes, product packaging, and signage where the outlined construction can breathe. It also works well for badges, invitations, and playful editorial callouts, especially when paired with a solid text face for body copy.
The font projects a cheerful, nostalgic tone—suggesting classic storefront lettering, carnival posters, and kid-friendly packaging. Its hollow outline feel keeps the mood light and decorative, more playful than formal.
The design appears intended to provide a decorative serif with a light, outlined presence that feels vintage and approachable. Its rounded forms and consistent contour suggest an emphasis on charm and readability in larger sizes rather than dense text settings.
Numerals follow the same rounded, softly serifed construction and maintain clear differentiation, with the outline treatment making them feel cohesive in headlines and badges. The design’s smooth contouring and restrained detailing help it stay legible despite the decorative, hollow presentation.