Outline Syli 3 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, collegiate, playful, bold, display impact, retro styling, headline clarity, decorative outline, slab serif, inline, double-line, monoline, blocky.
A slab‑serif display face drawn as a clean outline, with a second inner contour that creates an inline, double‑stroke look. Letterforms are wide and sturdy with squared terminals, generous counters, and mostly uniform stroke treatment, emphasizing crisp geometry over modulation. The caps feel particularly architectural and blocklike, while the lowercase keeps the same structured, slab‑serif skeleton for a consistent texture. Numerals and punctuation follow the same outlined construction, keeping rhythm even in longer settings.
Best suited to large-scale display uses such as headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and logo wordmarks where the outline detail can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and merchandise graphics that benefit from a classic, varsity-inspired display voice.
The outlined, inline construction evokes vintage poster and jersey lettering, giving a nostalgic, Americana-leaning tone. Its open interior and clear silhouette make it feel confident and extroverted rather than delicate, with a friendly, slightly playful edge suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a recognizable slab‑serif silhouette while adding decorative impact through a hollow, inline outline construction. The goal seems to be high visibility and a retro display character that stays legible and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
The hollow outline style means the color on the page depends heavily on stroke thickness and background contrast; it reads cleanly at larger sizes where the inner contour remains distinct. The wide proportions and slab serifs create strong horizontal emphasis and a steady baseline presence.