Outline Umja 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, retro, elegant, theatrical, geometric, deco revival, inline ornament, signage feel, display impact, inline, monoline, decorative, stylized, high-waisted.
A decorative inline display face built from monoline strokes with consistent internal cut-ins that create a hollowed, double-stem effect. Forms are generally geometric and upright with broad proportions and open counters, while terminals are clean and squared with occasional soft curves. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q, S) show smooth arcs with an inset inner line that stays parallel to the outer contour, and diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) remain crisp and evenly weighted. The lowercase is simplified and modern, with single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and a straightforward, legible rhythm. Numerals echo the same inline construction, with distinctive 0 and 8 that emphasize the internal channeling.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, branding marks, and product packaging where the inline detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for signage-inspired compositions and short editorial titling, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is vintage and metropolitan, evoking early-20th-century signage and poster lettering. Its inline detailing adds a refined, slightly theatrical flair that reads as upscale and stylized rather than utilitarian. The look feels confident and graphic, with a strong sense of rhythm and symmetry.
The design appears intended to translate classic Art Deco and inline sign-lettering cues into a consistent, modern digital display alphabet. Its goal is to deliver strong silhouette recognition while adding ornament through the repeated inner channels, creating an instantly recognizable, period-leaning voice.
The internal cut-ins are treated as a consistent motif across the alphabet, giving the face a cohesive “engraved” or “neon-tube” feel without relying on contrast. Wide capitals and simplified lowercase shapes help maintain clarity, but the decorative inlines become most apparent at larger sizes where the internal spacing can breathe.