Outline Tiby 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invitations, packaging, posters, editorial, elegant, airy, decorative, refined, vintage, display emphasis, ornamental serif, engraved look, lightweight elegance, vintage flavor, monoline, outlined, filigreed, delicate, high-waisted.
A delicate outline serif with monoline contours and an open, hollow interior that reads like a traced engraving. The letterforms use classical serif proportions with narrow internal spacing and a consistent, hairline stroke that stays even through curves and joints. Terminals are crisp and lightly bracketed, while bowls and counters are defined by paired contour lines that create a subtle double-stroke effect. The lowercase is compact with a relatively small x-height, and the figures are similarly slender, keeping an overall light, airy color in text.
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and branded moments where the outline treatment can be appreciated—such as invitations, packaging, posters, and editorial display settings. It works well when paired with a solid text face for body copy, or when used sparingly for emphasis in a layout.
The overall tone feels refined and ornamental, with a quiet vintage sophistication reminiscent of etched lettering and formal stationery. Its openness and thin outlines give it a graceful, fragile presence that leans more toward display elegance than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice through an outline-only construction, prioritizing elegance and visual novelty over dense text performance. The consistent line weight and engraved-like contours suggest a decorative display role for refined, premium-feeling typography.
At larger sizes the outline construction becomes a distinctive texture, especially in rounded letters and numerals where the parallel contours emphasize rhythm and symmetry. In longer passages, the light outline and tight internal spaces can soften readability, making spacing and size choices more critical.