Outline Buty 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, retro, energetic, bold, playful, attention grabbing, dimensional effect, athletic tone, retro flavor, slanted, angular, outlined, shadowed, chamfered.
A slanted, outline-drawn display face with angular, chamfered corners and a consistent rightward lean. Letterforms are built from bold outer contours with open interiors, paired with a distinct offset drop-shadow that reads as a second, darker edge beneath and to the left, creating a crisp dimensional effect. Curves are tightened into faceted arcs, counters are compact, and terminals often end in sharp, clipped points, producing a rhythmic, forward-driving texture. Numerals and capitals share a compact, athletic construction with noticeable variations in glyph widths that keep the line lively.
Best suited for headlines, poster typography, sports or event branding, and logo/wordmark work where the outline and shadow can read clearly. It also fits packaging or merchandise graphics that want a retro athletic feel, and works well in short pulls, titles, and label-style copy rather than long text blocks.
The overall tone feels sporty and high-impact, with a retro sign-painting and varsity influence. The outline-plus-shadow treatment adds a punchy, poster-like energy that suggests motion and confidence while staying playful and graphic.
The design appears intended to deliver a dynamic, dimensional display look by combining an italicized, angular construction with an outline-only drawing and a built-in drop-shadow effect. The goal is immediate attention and a sense of speed, echoing classic varsity lettering and mid-century advertising styles.
In text, the open interiors and strong shadow edge create high visual activity; spacing benefits from generous tracking at smaller sizes to prevent outlines and shadow from visually crowding. The faceted geometry and consistent slant unify the set, making it especially effective in short, emphatic strings.