Outline Tili 8 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, invitations, packaging, posters, elegant, ornate, airy, theatrical, vintage, decorative display, engraved look, elegant titling, ornamental branding, inline, decorative, hairline, monoline, engraved.
A decorative serif built from hairline outlines with an interior inline that creates a hollow, double-stroke effect. The letterforms are upright with generous width and open counters, relying on fine contour lines rather than filled stems for contrast and presence. Serifs are sharp and tapered, and many joins and terminals show delicate curves and occasional curled endings (notably in J, g, y, and some numerals), giving the set a calligraphic-engraved feel. Spacing reads roomy in display sizes, and the overall rhythm is defined by repeated parallel strokes and consistent, slender contour weight.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, logotypes, invitations, menus, packaging, and editorial titling where the outline-and-inline construction can be appreciated at larger sizes. It works well for short phrases, nameplates, and decorative captions, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The font conveys a refined, old-world elegance with a slightly whimsical flourish. Its airy outlines feel formal and ornamental, evoking invitation typography, engraved signage, and classic titling with a theatrical edge. The delicate construction suggests luxury and ceremony more than everyday utility.
The design appears intended to translate classical serif proportions into an outline treatment that feels engraved and ornamental. By combining fine exterior contours with an interior inline, it aims to deliver a luxurious, attention-grabbing texture while keeping the overall tone light and airy.
Because the design is composed of thin outlines and internal lines, it visually lightens large text blocks and can appear fragile at small sizes or against busy backgrounds. Numerals echo the same decorative logic, with curled terminals on figures like 2, 3, 5, 6, and 9, supporting cohesive display typography across headlines and date-centric settings.