Outline Illo 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, retro, comic, friendly, whimsical, attention, fun, nostalgia, informality, approachability, bubble, rounded, outlined, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A rounded, bubble-like outline design with a single continuous contour forming each glyph. Strokes are rendered as open counters with consistent outline thickness and soft, inflated curves, giving letters a puffy silhouette. Terminals and joins are smoothly rounded, with occasional irregularities that add a hand-drawn feel. Proportions lean broad and open, and the overall rhythm is lively, with chunky forms and generous interior space making the outlines read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, headlines, event promos, and playful packaging where a bold silhouette can carry the message. It also fits children’s materials, crafts, stickers, and social graphics where an outlined, bubbly look adds personality. For long passages or small sizes, the outline-only construction may reduce readability compared to a filled style.
The font conveys a cheerful, lighthearted tone with strong throwback energy. Its bouncy contours and cartoon-like shapes feel approachable and informal, suggesting fun, kid-friendly communication rather than seriousness or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive outline display face that feels inflated and hand-drawn, prioritizing personality and charm over strict geometric precision. Its consistent contour weight and rounded forms suggest it was drawn to create a fun, attention-getting presence in short text settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same rounded construction and maintain a cohesive, ballooned personality. Numerals follow the same inflated outline logic, keeping the set visually consistent. The design relies on interior whitespace and contour clarity, so it benefits from sufficient size and contrast against the background.