Outline Vave 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, circus, vintage, western, playful, poster, ornamentation, theming, attention, retro styling, slab serif, inline, decorative, blocky, display.
A decorative slab-serif design with heavy, blocky letterforms and a consistent inline cut that creates a hollowed, two-stroke look inside each stem. The construction is upright with broad proportions, flat terminals, and sturdy bracketless serifs that read as squared and poster-like. Counters are generally large and open, while the inner inline follows the outer contour closely, producing a layered outline effect that stays readable at display sizes. Overall rhythm is steady and assertive, with simplified curves and minimal stroke modulation.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and storefront-style signage where the inline detail can be appreciated. It can also work well for themed branding and packaging that leans vintage, circus, or western. For long-form body text, the internal cutouts may become visually busy at smaller sizes, so larger setting sizes are recommended.
The inline detailing and chunky slabs give the type a show-poster energy that feels nostalgic and theatrical. It suggests classic signage and turn-of-the-century display lettering, with a friendly, slightly whimsical tone rather than a formal one. The result is attention-grabbing and bold in personality, suited to playful or themed branding.
The design appears intended as a characterful display face that combines sturdy slab-serif structure with an ornamental inline to evoke traditional poster and signage lettering. Its goal is to deliver high impact and a distinctive, retro voice while staying legible in short bursts of text.
The inline is applied consistently across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a strong two-tone potential when used with color or knockouts. Round characters like O/Q and numerals emphasize the hollow effect, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) keep a crisp, cut-paper feel. Spacing appears moderately generous in the sample text, supporting clarity despite the interior detailing.