Outline Epgi 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, vintage, ornate, theatrical, elegant, whimsical, engraved feel, display impact, period styling, decorative texture, serifed, decorative, engraved, inline, outlined.
A decorative serif with an outlined, inline construction that reads like engraved letterforms. Strokes are built from thin exterior contours with an inner line that creates a hollow, double-stroked effect, giving counters and terminals a crisp, cut-out look. Proportions lean classical in the capitals with moderate width and clear vertical stress, while the lowercase mixes compact bowls and tall ascenders/descenders for a lively rhythm. Serifs are sharp and bracketed in feel, with occasional flared or curved terminals that add flourish without becoming script-like. Numerals echo the same outline-and-inline treatment, staying legible while retaining the ornamental texture.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, titles, and packaging where the outline detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for invitations and other ceremonial print where an engraved, old-world voice is desirable, but it is less appropriate for long passages of small body text.
The overall tone feels antique and display-oriented, like Victorian-era engraving or theatrical playbills. The hollow detailing adds a refined, handcrafted impression that suggests ceremony and tradition, while the slightly playful terminals keep it from feeling strictly formal.
The design appears intended to evoke engraved or sign-painted lettering by combining traditional serif proportions with an outline-and-inline build. Its goal is to deliver a decorative, period-flavored texture that stands out in titles while maintaining recognizable, classical letter shapes.
Because the character is defined by delicate contour lines and internal striping, the font’s impact depends strongly on size and reproduction method; it will read most clearly when given enough scale and contrast against the background. The consistent inline spacing across letters creates a cohesive “etched” texture in words and headlines.