Outline Urje 3 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A decorative outline serif with hairline contours and an inline, double-stroke feel created by parallel lines and small interior counters. Serifs are sharp and bracketless with occasional flared terminals, and many letters incorporate gentle curls and spur-like beaks that give the forms a calligraphic, engraved rhythm. Proportions skew wide with roomy bowls and open apertures, while spacing stays airy so the delicate outlines don’t crowd at text sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same ornamental logic, with curlicue details on figures and select letters (notably J, Q, g, y, and 2/3/5/9).
Best suited for display settings such as posters, event titling, invitations, and branding where its outline structure and ornamental terminals can be appreciated. It can work for short pull quotes or product names in packaging, especially when paired with a simpler text face for supporting copy.
The font reads as elegant and slightly playful, evoking turn-of-the-century display typography, circus/poster lettering, and engraved stationery. Its thin, filigreed construction feels refined and ceremonial, but the swashes and curls add a mischievous, storybook flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a light, engraved-outline look with a broad, decorative presence—combining classic serif foundations with added inline detailing and selective swashes to create a distinctive, attention-getting display voice.
Because the letterforms are built from extremely thin outlines, contrast comes more from interior spacing and contour rhythm than from stroke modulation. The consistent ornamentation across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals helps maintain a cohesive voice, but the intricate terminals can visually soften at small sizes or on low-resolution output.