Outline Abguf 3 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, stickers, retro, playful, sporty, comic, bold, attention grabbing, retro signage, dimensional effect, friendly display, outlined, inline shadow, rounded, bouncy, slanted.
A slanted, outline-driven display face with rounded, brush-like letterforms and a lively baseline rhythm. The characters are constructed from a clean outer contour with a consistent open interior, giving a hollow, sign-paint feel. A small, offset inline shadow/underlay appears along the lower-left of many forms, creating a subtle dimensional effect while keeping the strokes visually light. Terminals are soft and bulbous, counters are compact, and curves are emphasized over sharp angles, producing a smooth, energetic texture across words and numerals.
Best used for display typography such as posters, headlines, product packaging, badges, and short brand phrases where the outline and built-in shadow can be appreciated. It can also work for playful social graphics or event titles, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, recalling mid-century advertising, soda-shop signage, and comic-friendly title lettering. The built-in shadow effect adds a fun, poster-like punch that reads as confident and attention-seeking rather than formal. It feels casual and extroverted, suited to lighthearted or sporty messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, dimensional display look without relying on color or separate layering. By combining an open outline with a consistent offset shadow, it aims to be instantly eye-catching and legible in short bursts while projecting a retro, hand-lettered personality.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, script-leaning construction with simplified joins and rounded inflections that keep the forms friendly at larger sizes. The outline and shadow details are visually prominent, so very small sizes or dense paragraphs may lose clarity compared with headline settings.