Outline Doru 3 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, bold, whimsical, decorative, display impact, vintage nod, playful branding, sign lettering, dimensional feel, rounded, bulbous, bracketed, cartoonish, shadowed.
A decorative serif with a drawn outline and an inner contour that creates a hollow, inset look. Letterforms are wide and generously rounded, with soft, bulb-like terminals and subtly bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than sharp. The outlines are heavy and even, while the interior counter-outline adds a second rhythm line that emphasizes curves and joints. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, friendly geometry; numerals follow the same inflated, outlined construction for a unified set.
Best suited for short, prominent text where the outlined, hollow effect can be appreciated—headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, playful branding, and packaging. It works particularly well when you want a bold display presence without filling the letters solid, and benefits from ample size and spacing to keep the interior contours crisp.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking vintage signage and classic display lettering. The hollowed outline construction reads as theatrical and attention-seeking, with a lighthearted, cartoon-leaning friendliness rather than a formal or editorial voice.
Likely designed as a characterful display face that leverages an outline-with-inset structure to feel dimensional and attention-grabbing. The wide proportions, rounded serif forms, and consistent outline treatment suggest an intention to reference vintage showcard and sign lettering while remaining approachable and fun.
The inner contour occasionally pinches at tight joins and corners, producing lively, hand-drawn energy and a slightly embossed or sticker-like effect. Counters are open and rounded, and the serif details stay soft to match the inflated skeleton.