Outline Umba 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, art deco, retro, theatrical, playful, elegant, vintage display, sign lettering, decorative clarity, compact headlines, inline, monoline, geometric, rounded, decorative.
A tall, condensed display face drawn as an outline with an additional inner inline that echoes the outer contour, creating a double-stroke, hollow look. Strokes are monoline in feel, with rounded terminals and smoothly curved bowls that keep the rhythm even across the alphabet. The forms lean geometric with simplified joins and minimal modulation, while the narrow proportions and generous counters help preserve legibility despite the open construction.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, headlines, signage, and short brand phrases where the outline-and-inline construction can be appreciated. It can also work for logotypes and packaging accents, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The double-line outline treatment evokes vintage sign lettering and Art Deco-era display typography, giving the font a theatrical, showcard personality. Its clean geometry and restrained detailing keep it feeling polished rather than distressed, balancing charm with clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic double-line outline aesthetic optimized for compact, vertical headlines, combining a decorative inline with straightforward, readable letterforms. Its consistent geometry suggests a focus on repeatable rhythm for branding and titling rather than long-form text.
The inline spacing is consistent and reads as a deliberate decorative feature rather than a shadow, producing a crisp, layered silhouette that stands out best at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same narrow, vertical emphasis, reinforcing a unified, marquee-like texture in text settings.