Outline Symi 7 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, collegiate, vintage, graphic, playful, poster, retro display, collegiate feel, lightweight impact, graphic accent, slab serif, bracketed, inline, monoline, rounded.
A slab-serif outline design with a consistent monoline contour and generous interior counters. The letterforms are built from sturdy, squared proportions with subtly rounded corners and light bracketing where stems meet serifs, giving the shapes a carved, sign-like structure. The outline is evenly drawn throughout, keeping strokes uniform and preserving clear negative space in both caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same blocky, readable construction, with open bowls and steady contour weight that maintains a cohesive rhythm across the set.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and signage where the outline effect can stay crisp and intentional. It can also work for logos and packaging when paired with a solid companion face, using the outlined forms as an accent or secondary voice rather than for dense body copy.
The overall tone feels collegiate and retro, reminiscent of letterman or old poster titling, but rendered as a clean outline for a lighter, more decorative effect. Its airy construction reads friendly and graphic rather than formal, adding a touch of nostalgia without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver classic slab-serif sturdiness in a decorative, lightweight presentation by using an outline construction. It emphasizes bold, familiar shapes and clear counters to create a versatile display look that feels both vintage and contemporary in graphic layouts.
The outline-only build makes spacing and interior counters especially prominent, so the font’s personality comes through in silhouette and terminals rather than stroke modulation. The slab serifs and squared geometry create strong word shapes even with minimal line weight, while the open interiors help keep longer text from feeling too heavy at display sizes.