Outline Etgu 7 is a light, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, mastheads, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, art deco, standout branding, editorial elegance, decorative display, vintage glamour, hairline, outline, inline, engraved, display.
A delicate, hairline serif built as an outline/inline construction, where letterforms read primarily through thin contours and interior cut-ins rather than filled stems. Proportions are expansive with generous width and open counters, while the stroke behavior is strongly contrast-driven: verticals feel more present and horizontals recede to near-threadlike rules. Serifs are crisp and refined, and many glyphs show elegant internal sweeps and split strokes that create a sculpted, engraved look. Curves are smooth and controlled, with occasional ornamental terminals and swashes in select lowercase forms and numerals.
Best suited to display settings such as fashion headlines, brand marks, magazine mastheads, film or event posters, and premium packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where the outline construction can be appreciated, rather than dense continuous reading.
The overall tone is couture and editorial, conveying high-end sophistication with a theatrical, poster-ready edge. Its outline presence and razor-thin detailing evoke runway branding, magazine mastheads, and vintage glamour, leaning toward Art Deco and engraved signage sensibilities.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif through an outline/inline treatment, prioritizing elegance, negative space, and graphic shimmer over text robustness. Its wide stance and ornamental internal carving suggest a focus on standout branding and editorial typography.
Because the design relies on very thin contours and interior detailing, the forms appear best at larger sizes where the outline structure and internal cuts remain clearly resolved. The wide set and airy spacing contribute to a stately rhythm, while the decorative touches add personality without turning the whole system into a script.