Outline Asfu 5 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, editorial, classic, formal, showy, refined, display emphasis, decorative serif, classic tone, lightweight presence, serifed, bracketed, engraved, inline.
An outline serif with a single, consistent contour that traces traditional letterforms. The design shows bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and crisp terminals, with inner counters left open as negative space rather than filled strokes. Proportions feel generously set with broad capitals and ample sidebearings, while lowercase forms keep a conventional structure and readable x-height. Numerals follow the same outlined construction, with rounded figures and clear, open bowls where applicable.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, pull quotes, posters, book covers, and brand marks where the outlined construction can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging or event materials, especially when paired with a solid text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is decorative yet disciplined, evoking a classic, editorial sophistication with a slightly engraved or sign-paint–adjacent flavor. Its hollow construction gives it a light-on-its-feet presence while still reading as formal and established.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar serif silhouette with a decorative, hollow rendering that adds presence without adding weight. It aims to provide a refined display option that feels traditional in form but attention-grabbing in finish.
Because the strokes are defined only by contours, the face relies on size and contrast against the background for clarity; fine details in the serifs and joins become more prominent at larger settings. The outline treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case text retain a unified texture.