Outline Elmu 6 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, album art, gothic, medieval, dramatic, ornamental, theatrical, decorative impact, historic evocation, built-in depth, display focus, angular, faceted, blackletter, chiseled, shadowed.
An outline display face with blackletter-informed construction and sharp, faceted contours. Strokes are drawn as thin outer contours with open interiors, and many glyphs include a consistent offset shadow/inline cut that reads like a beveled or dropped-shadow treatment. Curves are taut and polygonal, terminals are pointed or wedge-like, and counters are often small and diamond-like (notably in O/o and similar forms). Uppercase shapes feel more sculptural and varied, while the lowercase keeps narrow, vertical stems and compact bowls; figures follow the same outlined, angular logic for a cohesive set.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and short phrases where the outline and shadow detail can be appreciated. It can work well for genre-forward applications—fantasy, horror, metal, or medieval-themed materials—and for packaging or event graphics that benefit from an ornate, carved look.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, with a dramatic, poster-like presence. The outline-and-shadow treatment adds a carved, theatrical flair that can feel gothic, mysterious, and slightly ominous while still remaining decorative rather than purely historical.
The design appears intended to evoke blackletter tradition while remaining highly stylized through outlined contours and a built-in shadow/bevel effect. The goal seems to be maximum visual character and texture in large-scale settings, prioritizing ornament and atmosphere over continuous-text readability.
The outline rendering and internal shadow details create strong texture at large sizes but can visually thin out or fill in at small sizes, especially where interior shapes become tight. Spacing appears designed for display settings, with lively rhythm and irregular blackletter-inspired widths across letters.