Outline Urme 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, editorial, vintage, ornate, theatrical, whimsical, display, ornamentation, engraved look, vintage appeal, headline impact, inline, decorative, serifed, bracketed, calligraphic.
A decorative serif design built from crisp outer contours with a consistent inner inline that creates a hollow, double-stroked effect. Strokes are fairly even in weight, with bracketed serifs and slightly flared terminals that give the letters a carved, engraved feel. Uppercase forms are tall and formal with generous interior space, while the lowercase keeps a compact x-height and narrow apertures, producing a lively rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, and diagonals (notably in K, V, W, X) feel slightly stylized, reinforcing its display-first construction.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and other short-form settings where the inline outline detail can be appreciated. It works well for vintage-inspired posters, packaging, labels, and branding marks that want an engraved or old-world decorative flavor. For longer text, it performs most comfortably at larger sizes with ample spacing.
The overall tone evokes antique printing and show-card lettering—elegant but playful, with a hint of theatrical flourish. The inline hollow treatment reads as decorative and attention-seeking, suggesting a classic, boutique sensibility rather than a purely utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to combine classical serif structure with an inline outline treatment to create an engraved, ornamental display face. Its proportions and detailing prioritize distinctive texture and period character over minimalism and dense readability.
In paragraphs, the inner inline adds visual texture and can create a shimmering effect at smaller sizes, while at larger sizes it reinforces the engraved/etched impression. Numerals and capitals carry the strongest character, and the design’s strong outlines keep forms recognizable even with the added internal detail.