Outline Nisu 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, art deco, retro, architectural, minimal, neon, display impact, space saving, signage feel, retro modernism, condensed, rounded, geometric, inline, caps-friendly.
A condensed, monoline outline face built from rounded-rectangle geometry and consistent corner radii. Strokes are rendered as clean outer contours with an interior counterline that creates a hollow, tube-like look, maintaining even spacing and steady rhythm across letters and numerals. Terminals are softly squared, curves are smooth and symmetrical, and the overall construction favors tall proportions and compact widths for a vertical, streamlined silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and logo wordmarks where its condensed outline can deliver height and presence without heavy fill. It also works well for packaging accents and thematic titling where a retro-modern, architectural tone is desired.
The font reads as sleek and nostalgic, channeling signage and display typography associated with early-to-mid 20th century modernism. Its hollow, tubular drawing adds a luminous, marquee-like flavor while staying controlled and minimal rather than flamboyant.
Likely designed to provide a compact, high-impact display voice that feels modernist and decorative at once. The consistent outline-and-inline construction suggests an intention to evoke tubular neon or engraved signage while preserving crisp geometry and legibility.
The narrow set and strong vertical emphasis create a tight texture in longer lines, while the outlined construction keeps the color light and airy. The design’s uniform stroke behavior and rounded corners give it a cohesive, engineered feel that stands out most at medium-to-large sizes.