Outline Nyhu 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, art deco, theatrical, retro, elegant, neon, deco revival, display impact, neon effect, vertical elegance, condensed, outlined, hollow, monoline, linear geometric.
A tall, tightly condensed outline typeface built from a consistent monoline contour with an open interior. Strokes read as hollowed tubes rather than filled forms, with rounded corners and smooth, simplified curves throughout. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, and the geometry stays disciplined across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a steady vertical rhythm and a light-on-ink footprint even at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and branding where the outline effect can be appreciated. It can also work well for signage and packaging that aims for a retro-modern, upscale look, especially when given generous size and spacing.
The overall tone feels distinctly Art Deco and show-poster inspired—sleek, urbane, and slightly theatrical. The outlined construction adds a neon-sign or marquee flavor, giving text a decorative presence without looking heavy.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic condensed display voice with an outline treatment that evokes illuminated lettering and Deco-era titling. Its restrained, low-ink construction suggests a focus on stylish impact and vertical elegance rather than dense text-setting.
The narrow proportions and open counters create strong verticality and a refined, airy texture, but the double-line outlines make fine details more visually busy as sizes get smaller. In mixed-case text, the consistent linear treatment helps maintain cohesion between uppercase, lowercase, and figures.