Outline Jiwo 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, dramatic, ornate, vintage, theatrical, swagger, decorative impact, vintage flair, engraved style, expressive lettering, swashy, calligraphic, engraved, high-contrast terminals, sharp serifs.
A slanted, calligraphy-influenced display face drawn as open contours with internal cut-ins that create a hollowed, engraved look. Letterforms are wide and lively, with pronounced entry and exit strokes, sharp wedge-like serifs, and frequent swash-like flicks that extend beyond the core skeleton. The stroke rhythm alternates between sturdy stems and finer connecting curves, while counters remain airy due to the outline construction. Uppercase forms feel formal and sweeping, and the lowercase shows compact bowls and ascenders with energetic, angled terminals; numerals carry the same flowing, italicized gesture and decorative finishes.
Best used for display typography such as headlines, poster titles, event graphics, and brand marks where the ornate outline construction can be appreciated. It can also add vintage character to packaging or signage, especially when paired with simpler supporting text to keep hierarchy clear.
The overall tone is flamboyant and theatrical, evoking vintage signage, engraved lettering, and classic show-card flair. Its hollow, cut-stroke detailing adds a sense of drama and spectacle, making even simple words feel performative and slightly baroque.
The design appears intended to merge italic calligraphic motion with an outlined, engraved treatment for high-impact display use. Its wide proportions and decorative terminals prioritize personality and flourish over neutrality, aiming for a distinctive, period-tinged voice.
The outline/cut detailing is most apparent in curved letters and diagonals, where interior notches and doubled contours create a carved effect. Spacing reads more suited to display settings than dense text, as the swashes and angled terminals introduce a busy silhouette that benefits from generous tracking and larger sizes.