Outline Akme 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logotypes, headlines, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, comic, bouncy, sporty, display impact, dimensional effect, retro flavor, friendly tone, inline shadow, oblique slant, rounded corners, bold outline, cartoony.
This font is built from bold, rounded outline contours with a consistent oblique slant and a separated inline drop-shadow that sits down-right, creating a dimensional, cut-out look while keeping the interiors open. Shapes are chunky and geometric with softened corners, broad curves, and slightly tapered joins, producing a lively rhythm across the alphabet. Uppercase letters are wide and assertive with compact counters, while the lowercase follows the same construction with simple, sturdy bowls and a single-storey feel where applicable. Numerals match the letterforms with rounded terminals and clear silhouettes, and overall spacing reads slightly open to accommodate the shadowed inline without crowding.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks where the outlined construction and inline shadow can read cleanly at larger sizes. It also works well for playful branding, event titles, and retro-themed graphics that benefit from a dimensional display style.
The overall tone is energetic and friendly, with a nostalgic, poster-like attitude that recalls mid-century signage and comic display lettering. The slant and shadow add motion and punch, giving headlines a cheerful, attention-getting presence rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display outline with an integrated shadow accent to create instant depth and movement. Its rounded, cartoon-leaning geometry and consistent oblique angle suggest a focus on approachable, upbeat messaging and attention-grabbing titling.
The inline shadow is treated as a distinct secondary contour rather than a filled cast shadow, which keeps the design airy and graphic. The letterforms favor clarity and impact over fine detail, so the personality comes from the bold outlines, the jaunty slant, and the consistent 3D cue across glyphs.