Outline Anju 13 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, circus, heritage, playful, showcard, attention grabbing, vintage signage, built-in depth, decorative display, slab serif, inline, shadowed, decorative, display.
A decorative slab-serif with heavy, high-contrast contours that are hollowed by a consistent inline/outline treatment. Letterforms are upright and sturdy, with bracketed slab serifs and compact, squared-off terminals that create a poster-like rhythm. A dark offset shadow (down-right) is integrated across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the set a dimensional, sign-painted feel. Counters are generally generous and the outlines stay fairly even, helping the intricate edges remain legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where the inline outline and shadow can read clearly. It also works well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage, handcrafted, or Western/showcard aesthetic, and for short logotypes or badges where the dimensional effect adds impact without additional styling.
The overall tone is theatrical and nostalgic, evoking vintage show posters, Old West signage, and circus-era advertising. The built-in shadow adds energy and a slightly mischievous swagger, making the font feel attention-grabbing and celebratory rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a ready-made display face that bakes in outline and shadow to deliver instant vintage drama. Its slab-serif structure provides a solid backbone, while the hollowed contour and drop-shadow create a stylized, print-poster presence meant to stand out at large sizes.
The numerals and capitals read especially strong and emblematic, while the lowercase maintains the same ornamental logic with pronounced serifs and curved bowls. The shadow treatment is consistent enough to function as a built-in effect, so the font naturally wants breathing room and benefits from looser tracking in longer lines.