Outline Tidi 12 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial, art deco, vintage, elegant, theatrical, refined, display focus, deco styling, lightness, visual sparkle, brand accent, monoline, inline, open counters, high-waisted, geometric.
A delicate outline display face built from a single, even contour that traces each letterform with airy, open interiors. The construction is predominantly geometric with crisp verticals and restrained curves, producing a tidy rhythm and generous internal whitespace. Proportions are moderately narrow to regular, with tall caps and a relatively modest lowercase that keeps ascenders prominent. Terminals are clean and unbracketed, and several forms rely on simplified, architectural joins that read clearly at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, short editorial titles, and branding moments where a decorative outline can carry the composition. It can work well on packaging, invitations, and signage when set large enough for the fine contours to remain crisp and the open interiors to stay legible.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–leaning and vintage, with a refined, marquee-like elegance. Its light, skeletal presence gives it a fashionable, slightly theatrical character suited to statement typography rather than continuous reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a lightweight, decorative outline look with an early-20th-century display sensibility, prioritizing style and negative-space sparkle over text-density readability.
Round glyphs and numerals maintain a consistent outer contour weight, while the outline treatment emphasizes counters and negative space more than mass. The design’s thin perimeter lines and open forms make spacing and size especially important to preserve clarity in print and on screen.