Outline Rake 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s, playful, whimsical, retro, handmade, friendly, display, novelty, vintage, charm, attention, outlined, monoline, rounded serifs, soft terminals, open counters.
A decorative outline serif with monoline contours and a hollow interior, giving each character a light, airy footprint. The letterforms lean on softly rounded bracketed serifs, bulb-like terminals, and gently irregular curves that feel hand-drawn while staying consistent across the set. Counters are generally open and generous, with smooth, rounded joins and moderate spacing that keeps the texture readable despite the single-line outline construction. Figures and capitals follow the same softened serif vocabulary, maintaining an even rhythm in mixed text.
Works best for display settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where the outline effect can be appreciated. It also suits playful branding and event or menu typography, especially when set large or paired with a solid companion face for body copy.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a vintage sign-painting charm. Its outlined construction reads as lighthearted and slightly theatrical, suggesting fun, novelty, and a casual retro mood rather than formal editorial seriousness.
The font appears designed to deliver a charming, retro-leaning outline serif for attention-grabbing display typography. Its consistent monoline contour and rounded serif details prioritize personality and decorative presence over dense, small-size readability.
Because the design is built from contours rather than filled strokes, it benefits from sufficient size and contrast against the background; at smaller sizes the inner gaps and fine outlines can visually thin out. The rounded serif shapes and softly bouncy curves give the alphabet a distinctive personality that stands out in short bursts of text.