Outline Bumo 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A monoline outline design with open counters and consistent stroke tracking that draws only the outer contour of each glyph. Forms are clean and largely geometric, with gently rounded curves in C/O/Q and squared-off terminals that keep the rhythm crisp. Proportions are compact and tall, with straightforward construction in diagonals (A/V/W/Y) and simplified joins that read clearly at larger sizes. Numerals and lowercase follow the same disciplined, blueprint-like logic, maintaining even spacing and a tidy, uncluttered silhouette.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and logo wordmarks where the outline can remain distinct and the internal whitespace can contribute to the composition. It can also work for packaging and titling when paired with a solid text face, using the outline as a secondary accent rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone feels airy and engineered—like signage lettering or a technical drawing—while the hollow construction adds a light, modern display personality. It carries a subtle retro flavor associated with mid-century outlines and storefront graphics, but stays neutral enough to feel contemporary when used sparingly.
The design appears intended to deliver a clean outline aesthetic that reads as structured and graphic, emphasizing clarity of contour over stroke mass. Its consistent construction suggests a goal of producing a versatile display face that evokes technical and retro signage references while staying visually restrained.
Because the design relies on a single contour line, the perceived weight is driven by outline thickness rather than filled strokes; this makes it most effective when given enough size and contrast. Round letters stay smooth and open, and the squared terminals help keep the texture uniform across mixed-case settings and numerals.