Outline Tila 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, event branding, vintage, decorative, playful, theatrical, whimsical, decorative display, engraved effect, vintage revival, signage look, headline impact, inline, flared serifs, curly terminals, ornate, display.
A decorative serif design with sharply flared, wedge-like serifs and an engraved inline treatment that creates a hollowed, double-contour look inside the strokes. Letterforms are largely upright with moderate contrast and a rhythmic alternation between crisp straight stems and rounded bowls. Many glyphs show stylized interior striping and occasional curled or hooked terminals (notably in the lowercase), giving the set an intentionally embellished, poster-like texture. Capitals are broad and formal, while lowercase shapes lean more whimsical with distinctive tails and looped details; numerals follow the same inline, engraved construction for a consistent color on the line.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, and event graphics where the engraved inline detail can be appreciated. It also fits branding, packaging, and logotypes that want a vintage sign-painter or showcard flavor, especially in short phrases rather than long reading.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical, evoking old show cards, circus or fairground lettering, and engraved signage. The inline hollows add a handcrafted, attention-grabbing sparkle, while the flared serifs and curls introduce a playful, slightly eccentric character.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic decorative serif signage with an engraved inline effect, prioritizing visual character and headline impact over plain text neutrality. The consistent hollow detailing across letters and numerals suggests a focus on creating a distinctive, ornamental texture that still holds together as a cohesive family.
The hollow/inline construction is visually dominant, so the face reads best when there is enough size and spacing for the interior contours to stay clear. Mixed-case text shows an intentionally eclectic personality: stately, high-impact capitals paired with more characterful lowercase forms.