Outline Anju 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, vintage, display, ornamental display, vintage evoke, signage impact, engraved look, slab serif, inline, shadowed, layered, poster-like.
A decorative serif with heavy slab-like forms built from a solid outer silhouette and an internal inline/outline channel that creates a hollowed, layered look. Strokes are assertive and fairly geometric, with squared terminals, compact curves, and a consistent internal inset that reads like an engraved or inlaid line. The design alternates between broad vertical masses and tighter interior counters, producing pronounced light–dark rhythm and a strong, sign-painting-like color on the line. Numerals match the letterforms with sturdy proportions and the same inset detailing, keeping the set visually unified.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and storefront-style signage where the inline detailing can remain crisp. It also works well for logos and short titling that benefit from a bold, vintage ornamental presence.
The typeface conveys an old-time, show-poster personality—part western signage, part circus playbill. Its inset detailing adds a crafted, ornamental feel that reads as confident, attention-seeking, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to emulate classic engraved or outlined display lettering, delivering strong shelf impact with an integrated inline detail that suggests dimensionality and craft. Its consistent inset system and sturdy serifs prioritize character and theatrical flair over quiet text readability.
The internal inline and the dark outer contour create a built-in layering effect that can read like a two-tone treatment even in a single color. Because the inset lines and enclosed spaces are prominent, the face is most impactful when given enough size and breathing room.