Outline Umba 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, vintage, elegant, theatrical, display, deco revival, title impact, signage feel, branding, retro elegance, monoline, inline, geometric, rounded, condensed.
A tall, condensed outline typeface built from monoline contours with an internal inline that creates a double-stroke effect on many verticals and curves. Letterforms are predominantly geometric with rounded terminals and smooth bowls, balancing straight-sided construction (E, F, H, N) with softened curves (C, O, S). The outline remains consistently thin and even, giving a crisp, airy silhouette; counters stay open and legible despite the decorative interior line. Numerals follow the same narrow, vertical rhythm, with clean curves on 3, 6, 8, and 9 and a streamlined 1 and 7.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, and short editorial titles where the outline and inline detailing can be appreciated. It can work well for boutique branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a vintage-modern feel. For longer text or small sizes, the fine contour lines and internal detailing may require generous size and spacing for clarity.
The overall tone feels distinctly Art Deco and retro—sleek, urbane, and slightly theatrical. The outlined construction adds a luminous, sign-like character, while the restrained geometry keeps it polished rather than playful. It suggests classic cinema titles, cocktail-era sophistication, and editorial display with a touch of glamour.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic Deco-era condensed caps in an outline treatment, adding an internal inline to amplify structure and create a refined marquee-like presence. It prioritizes style and vertical rhythm for attention-grabbing titles while keeping geometry disciplined for a clean, contemporary finish.
The inline detail is most noticeable on stems and outer curves, producing a subtle dimensional/shadowed impression without heavy contrast. Round dots on i/j and the single-storey a/g reinforce a simplified, display-forward voice, while the narrow proportions create strong vertical momentum in words and headings.