Outline Anso 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, bubbly, retro, cartoon, playful display, 3d effect, cheerful branding, retro novelty, rounded, puffy, outlined, shadowed, soft.
A rounded, inflated display design built from a consistent outer outline with a generous inner counter space, creating a hollow, airy look. Strokes stay smooth and blobby with minimal sharp corners, and many glyphs include an offset black drop shadow that reads like a built-in dimensional accent rather than a separate layer. The construction favors circular bowls, teardrop terminals, and friendly, slightly irregular curves, with compact spacing and sturdy silhouettes that keep letters recognizable at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, playful branding, packaging, and short slogans where the outlined forms and shadow can read clearly. It also works well for kids-oriented media, event graphics, and sticker or badge-style compositions, especially on clean, high-contrast backgrounds.
The overall tone is lighthearted and attention-grabbing, with a vintage cartoon feel and a hint of sticker-like signage. The hollow outline plus shadow gives it a cheerful, pop-graphic presence that feels informal and fun rather than technical or sober.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, friendly display voice using hollow outlines and a built-in shadow to add depth without heavy fills. Its simplified, rounded geometry prioritizes immediate impact and charm over continuous-text readability.
The drop shadow treatment appears on most characters and is directionally consistent, producing a strong figure/ground effect on light backgrounds. Because the design relies on outline and interior whitespace, it benefits from sufficient size and contrast in its setting so the counters and shadow details stay clear.