Outline Siba 7 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, book covers, refined, airy, classic, ornamental, delicate, decoration, vintage feel, lightness, elegant display, serifed, bracketed, hairline, open, elegant.
A serif outline design built from thin, evenly drawn contours that trace traditional letterforms without any filled interior. The shapes follow a classic serif skeleton with bracketed serifs, moderate proportions, and smooth curves, giving counters and bowls a generous, open feel. Stroke endings are crisp and consistent, and the double-line construction creates a light, filigree-like rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same outlined treatment, with clear, familiar forms and slightly decorative terminals.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short phrases where the outlined construction can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can work well for vintage-inspired packaging, event invitations, editorial pull quotes, and book cover typography, especially when paired with a solid companion text face.
The overall tone is refined and airy, leaning toward a vintage, engraved look rather than a modern geometric one. Its delicacy reads as elegant and formal, with a subtle ornamental character that feels suited to display-driven settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif impression in a lightweight, decorative outline treatment, emphasizing elegance and visual nuance over dense text color. It aims to evoke engraved or sign-painted sensibilities while staying restrained and readable in display use.
Because the characters are only described by outlines, internal space and surrounding contrast play a large role in legibility; the design looks most confident when set large or with ample spacing. The serif detailing and consistent contour weight help maintain coherence across mixed-case text, while the hollow construction keeps the texture light on the page.