Outline Bema 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, bold, playful, arcade, 3d effect, retro display, headline impact, athletic branding, signage, beveled, blocky, angular, outlined, faceted.
A faceted, blocky display face drawn as an outline with a pronounced inline shadow that creates a beveled, pseudo‑3D effect. Letterforms are built from straight segments with clipped corners and occasional rounded outer curves, giving a chiseled, athletic rhythm. The internal counters are generally compact, and the outline stroke remains consistent, while the offset shadow adds depth and directional emphasis across the set. Uppercase and numerals feel sturdy and geometric; lowercase echoes the same construction with simplified bowls and angular joins for a cohesive, sign-like texture in words.
Well-suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, merchandise graphics, and logo wordmarks where the beveled outline can carry the composition. It also fits sports-themed branding and retro-styled packaging or signage, especially when used in short phrases or bold titles.
The overall tone is energetic and nostalgic, evoking arcade graphics, varsity lettering, and vintage packaging. The outlined construction reads as loud and celebratory, while the built-in shadow adds a theatrical, poster-ready punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact outline face with built-in dimensionality, prioritizing character and punch over understated text setting. Its faceted geometry and inline shadow suggest an aim toward retro, game-like and athletic aesthetics that remain legible in large-format applications.
The directional shadowing and chamfered corners make the face most effective at larger sizes, where the interior spacing and depth details stay crisp. Diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y/Z and 4/7) reinforce a sharp, dynamic cadence, and the outline-heavy structure benefits from ample tracking to avoid visual crowding in dense lines.