Outline Povu 1 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, book covers, vintage, theatrical, whimsical, decorative, storybook, display impact, vintage flavor, engraved look, light presence, outlined, inline, serifed, bracketed, flared.
A decorative serif outline with an additional inner contour that creates an inline, hollowed look. Letterforms are broad and open with bracketed serifs, gently flared terminals, and smooth, rounded curves; counters stay generous even in complex shapes like S, B, and 8. The stroke construction reads as a clean double-line drawing rather than a filled face, with consistent contour spacing and a steady, even rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where the outline effect can be appreciated—headlines, posters, event materials, storefront-style signage, packaging, and cover titling. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes when set large with ample contrast against the background.
The outlined, double-contour treatment gives the face a classic display tone with a playful, slightly theatrical feel. It suggests vintage signage and storybook titling, projecting charm and lightness rather than authority or austerity.
The design appears intended to offer a classic serif silhouette in a lightweight, eye-catching outline form, emphasizing decorative presence without heavy typographic color. The added inner contour suggests a desire for engraved or sign-painted flair while keeping shapes legible and roomy.
In running text, the hollow construction and fine contours emphasize texture over color, so spacing and background contrast become part of the look. The design’s rounded joins and soft serif transitions keep it friendly, while the prominent outlines make it feel like a headline or poster style.