Outline Urme 4 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, classic, editorial, decorative, refined, airy, ornamental detail, vintage cue, display clarity, premium tone, inline, engraved, flared, high-clarity, open counters.
A serif design built from outer contours with an internal inline cut, giving each stroke a hollowed, engraved look. Letterforms are upright with generous width and open counters, and the overall color stays light due to the continuous inner channel. Serifs are sharp and slightly flared, with smooth, rounded joins on curved characters and steady, even outlining that preserves clarity in both capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same outlined, inline construction, with clean curves and a consistent, airy rhythm across the set.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, cover titling, packaging, and logo wordmarks where the inline outline detail can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, but the decorative hollow channel makes it less ideal for dense body copy at small sizes.
The inline outline treatment evokes vintage engraving and display typography, projecting a classic, crafted tone. It reads as refined and decorative rather than utilitarian, with a light, open presence that feels suited to premium or editorial contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif silhouette while adding a distinctive inline outline that mimics engraved or letterpress-inspired detailing. The goal is a recognizable, premium display voice that remains readable through consistent contours and open interior shapes.
The inner inline creates a strong highlight effect that becomes most noticeable in curved bowls and along vertical stems, producing a subtle three-dimensional impression without heavy contrast. Spacing in the sample text maintains an open texture, and the design’s crisp terminals help it stay legible for a display face despite the hollow construction.