Outline Lywa 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, retro, playful, clean, technical, airy, graphic impact, lightweight feel, signage look, modern retro, outlined, monoline, rounded, geometric, open counters.
A monoline outline face built from a single, even stroke that traces the outer contour of each letter, leaving the interior open. Forms are broadly geometric with rounded turns and smooth curves, balanced by straightforward, squared-off terminals. Proportions read slightly expanded, with generous internal space and a tall lowercase presence; round letters (O, C, G) feel particularly open while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are crisp and symmetrical. The numerals follow the same open-outline logic, with simplified, legible silhouettes and consistent stroke spacing throughout.
Well-suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and bold wordmarks where the open outline can act as a graphic element. It can also work for packaging and promotional graphics, especially when paired with solid fills or layered color treatments to emphasize the contour.
The outlined construction gives the font an airy, light-on-its-feet tone that feels both retro and modern. It suggests signage and display lettering, with a friendly, approachable rhythm and a slightly technical cleanliness rather than hand-drawn irregularity.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear, geometric skeleton of a sans serif while using an outline treatment to create visual lightness and graphic impact. Its consistent stroke spacing and smooth curves suggest a focus on scalable, high-contrast presence in display settings rather than continuous reading text.
Because the design relies on an outline rather than filled strokes, it reads best at larger sizes where the contour thickness and inner gaps remain distinct. The even stroke and open counters help maintain clarity across dense text, while the expanded feel and rounded geometry keep the overall texture lively.