Outline Epbi 3 is a very light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, vintage, playful, airy, decorative, retro, display impact, retro feel, dimensionality, light touch, outlined, shadowed, slab serif, bracketed, crisp.
A decorative serif design drawn as an outline, with open counters and a consistent single-line contour that gives the letters an airy, light footprint. The forms are built on bracketed slab-serifs and mostly vertical stress, mixing sturdy, rectangular stems with rounded bowls (notably in C, O, Q, and numerals). A hard, offset shadow sits behind the outlines, creating a subtle 3D/letterpress effect and emphasizing the baseline. Stroke endings are clean and squared, and curves are smooth but slightly tightened where they meet stems, keeping the overall rhythm crisp and structured.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a vintage outlined look and dimensional shadow can carry the composition. It can also work for short passages on covers or pull quotes, provided the size is large enough to keep the outline and shadow distinct.
The combination of outline construction and drop-shadow reads as nostalgic and display-forward, with a showcard and storefront sensibility. It feels upbeat and a bit theatrical—more about presence and charm than neutrality—while still staying orderly enough to look “typeset” rather than hand-drawn.
The design intent appears to be a classic serif rendered as a lightweight outline with a built-in shadow, delivering a dimensional display style without requiring separate layering. Its slab-serifs and confident proportions aim for familiarity and readability, while the outline-and-shadow treatment adds decorative impact.
Spacing appears generous in the sample text, and the shadow consistently falls in the same direction across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping long lines remain coherent despite the light, open drawing. The outline and shadow details suggest it will be most visually effective at medium to large sizes where the contour and offset can be clearly resolved.