Outline Buku 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, comics, kids branding, packaging, playful, cartoon, retro, hand-drawn, bouncy, expressiveness, attention-grab, playfulness, retro charm, display impact, chunky, outlined, irregular, dynamic, whimsical.
This is an all-outline display face built from bold outer contours with an offset, sketch-like secondary edge that creates a lively, dimensional feel. Letterforms are narrow overall with chunky shapes, high-contrast corners, and a mix of straight segments and rounded bowls. Strokes show intentional wobble and uneven geometry, giving each glyph a slightly individualized silhouette while maintaining consistent width and spacing rhythm across the set. Counters are open and simple, and the numerals follow the same blocky, animated construction.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, event flyers, comic-style captions, product packaging, and playful brand marks. It works especially well when given generous size and spacing so the outlined construction and irregular edges remain crisp and intentional.
The font reads as upbeat and mischievous, with a comic, hand-rendered energy. Its jittery outlines and chunky forms evoke playful signage, kids’ packaging, and retro cartoon title cards rather than formal or neutral typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, cartoon-forward outline look that feels hand-drawn and energetic, prioritizing personality and impact over continuous-text readability. The narrow proportions and lively contour treatment suggest a focus on expressive display typography for titles and branding accents.
The double/offset contour effect produces a subtle faux-shadow or cut-paper impression without becoming a true filled weight, helping the letters stand out on light backgrounds. At smaller sizes the interior openness and busy edges may reduce clarity, while larger settings emphasize its character and motion.