Outline Tiku 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A serif display face drawn as a clean outline, with consistent inner counters that echo the exterior contour to create a hollow, double-line look. Letterforms are upright and broadly proportioned, with gently flared terminals and wedge-like serifs that read as engraved rather than brushy. Curves are smooth and roomy (notably in O/Q/0/8/9), while diagonals and joins keep a crisp, slightly calligraphic tension. Overall spacing feels open and the outline stroke remains even enough to preserve clarity across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, chapter titles, book covers, and period-inspired signage where the outline effect can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging or labels that want a classic engraved feel, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The outlined construction and flared serifs give the font a vintage, poster-like tone with a touch of ceremony. It suggests turn-of-the-century printing, signage, and bookish ornament—more charming and theatrical than modern or utilitarian. The look is confident and decorative, aiming for visual presence without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif silhouette with an attention-grabbing outlined treatment, blending traditional engraved cues with a light, airy interior. Its proportions and consistent double-line rhythm prioritize charm and legibility at display sizes over dense text economy.
The numerals and capitals carry the strongest personality, with prominent interior outline shapes and generous bowls that create a bright, airy texture in text. At smaller sizes the hollow detailing may thin out visually, so it reads best when given enough scale or contrast against the background.