Outline Umso 6 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, deco, elegant, whimsical, retro, airy, deco revival, engraved effect, display impact, ornamental detail, airy color, inline, monoline, flared, decorative, high-waist.
A decorative serif design drawn as an outline with an inline, double-stroke construction that creates a hollow, engraved look. Strokes are monoline in feel, with open counters and generous interior white space; the outlines stay crisp and consistent across the set. Serif behavior is gently flared and bracketed, and many letters show Art Deco–style geometry with rounded bowls and squared-off terminals. The proportions run broadly set with a high-waisted presence and steady baseline rhythm, while curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, S) read smooth and circular. Numerals and lowercase follow the same outlined logic, with occasional ornamental touches like curled terminals on j, y, and some figures.
This font is well suited to headlines, poster titles, event materials, packaging, and branding marks where the outlined, engraved effect can be appreciated. It can also work for signage and short pull quotes, especially in monochrome layouts or where the hollow shapes can be filled with color, texture, or pattern.
The overall tone feels vintage and display-forward, evoking engraved signage, 1920s–1930s glamour, and theatrical titling. Its airy, hollow construction lends a refined, delicate presence, while the inline detailing adds a playful, crafted personality.
The design appears intended to deliver an ornamental outline serif that channels Art Deco and engraved letter aesthetics, prioritizing stylish impact over dense text economy. Its consistent inline structure suggests it was drawn to create a distinctive, high-contrast-in-space look that stands out in display compositions.
Because the interior is largely open and the letterforms rely on thin contour lines, the design reads best when given adequate size and contrast against the background. Spacing appears intentionally generous, enhancing the marquee-like, poster-friendly rhythm in the sample text.