Outline Simo 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, signage, classic, formal, decorative, editorial, heritage, engraved effect, decorative display, classic elegance, premium tone, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, inline feel, crisp, engraved.
A serif outline design with a single, consistent contour that traces each letterform, leaving the counters and interiors open. The drawing shows bracketed serifs, gently rounded joins, and slightly flared stroke endings that give the outlines a carved, engraved impression. Proportions feel traditionally serifed with moderate ascenders/descenders and well-formed bowls; uppercase forms are steady and stately, while the lowercase keeps readable, familiar shapes. Numerals follow the same outline treatment with clean curves and stable, old-style-inspired silhouettes.
Works best in headlines, titles, and short phrases where the outline detail can be appreciated—such as posters, book or magazine covers, brand lockups, packaging, and event materials. It can also suit signage or large-format applications where the engraved outline effect reads clearly at a distance.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, evoking engraved signage, bookish formality, and heritage styling. Because the forms are expressed as outlines rather than filled strokes, it also reads as decorative and display-oriented—more for atmosphere and prestige than for dense, utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice while adding ornament through an outline-only construction, producing a crisp engraved look that feels premium and archival. It prioritizes stylistic presence and visual texture in display typography over solid color density.
The open outline construction creates strong figure/ground interplay, especially in round letters and in tight joins where the contour doubles back. Spacing appears intentionally generous for display settings, helping the thin contour remain legible when letters sit close together.