Outline Butu 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, stickers, packaging, merch, playful, retro, lively, casual, hand-drawn, display flair, playful branding, headline impact, nostalgic tone, slanted, outlined, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish.
A slanted outline face with open, hollow letterforms and a consistent single-line contour. The shapes are rounded and slightly bouncy, with soft terminals and subtly irregular, hand-drawn-feeling curves that keep the rhythm lively. Counters are generous and open, and the capitals and figures carry a gently inflated, cartoon-like construction. The spacing and widths feel loosely varied across glyphs, reinforcing an informal, dynamic texture in words.
Well-suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, and merchandise where a playful outlined look is desirable. It can also work for short branding phrases, social graphics, and event promotions, especially when paired with a solid text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking comic lettering, vintage signage, and playful display typography. Its outlined construction reads light and airy, while the energetic slant adds motion and friendliness rather than formality.
The design appears intended as a cheerful, attention-grabbing outline italic for display use, prioritizing personality and motion over neutrality. Its hollow construction suggests it was made to layer, color-fill, or sit over imagery while keeping a light visual footprint.
Because the stroke is only the outer contour, the type relies on scale and contrast against the background to stay clear; it reads best when given room and when the outline can remain crisp. The numerals share the same buoyant slant and rounded geometry, helping headlines and short callouts feel cohesive.