Outline Ufbi 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, vintage, playful, decorative, storybook, whimsical, ornamentation, retro charm, display impact, engraved look, inline, flared, rounded, soft, open counters.
A decorative serif with an outlined, inline construction: strokes are drawn as double contours with a consistent inner gap that creates a hollow, engraved effect. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous sidebearings and softly rounded curves, while terminals and serifs flare gently rather than ending in sharp wedges. The stroke contrast reads as restrained, relying more on the outline treatment than thick–thin modulation for character. Curves (notably in O/Q/C and the numerals) show smooth, even tension, and the overall rhythm is open and legible at display sizes, with a slightly old-style feel in the lowercase proportions and bowls.
Best used for headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where the outlined inline detail can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging, storefront-style signage, and book or chapter titles. It can also work for pull quotes or event collateral when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The inline outline detailing gives the face a nostalgic, hand-finished tone—somewhere between Victorian signage and storybook titling. It feels friendly and slightly theatrical, adding ornament without becoming overly fussy, which makes it well-suited to lighthearted or retro-leaning design directions.
Designed to deliver a classic decorative serif impression through a hollow, inline outline treatment, adding an engraved or sign-painterly flavor while maintaining approachable, readable letterforms. The goal appears to be a distinctive display voice that feels vintage and warm rather than stark or technical.
The interior inline is generally consistent across glyphs, producing a cohesive “engraved” color when set in text. Numerals and capitals carry the decorative treatment clearly, and the ampersand follows the same rounded, flared logic for a unified set.