Outline Tidi 8 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, invitations, branding, packaging, elegant, vintage, decorative, refined, airy, engraved look, ornamental display, classic refinement, airy texture, inline, monoline, serifed, engraved, display.
A serifed outline face built from clean outer contours with an internal inline that gives each stroke a hollow, engraved feel. The construction is largely monoline and crisp, with sharp wedge-like serifs, vertical stress, and open interior counters that keep the color light on the page. Uppercase proportions feel classic and slightly formal, while the lowercase keeps a traditional rhythm with rounded bowls and narrow joins; overall spacing appears measured and consistent in text settings. Numerals follow the same outlined, inline treatment, maintaining a uniform, airy texture across the set.
Best suited to display use where the outlined construction can be appreciated—headlines, posters, titles, packaging, and branding accents. It also works well for invitations or event materials that benefit from a formal, engraved look, and for short passages at larger sizes where the airy stroke treatment maintains clarity.
The outlined, double-line treatment reads like lettering from engraving, letterpress ephemera, or classic signage, creating a refined and slightly theatrical tone. It conveys formality without heaviness, pairing a traditional serif voice with a decorative, luminous presence.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through an outlined, inline construction that suggests engraving or ornamental signage. Its goal is to provide a classic, readable skeleton while adding decorative dimensionality and a light, open texture for high-impact display typography.
The internal inline is consistently placed, producing a layered stroke effect that stays legible at larger sizes and creates a distinctive shimmer in longer lines. Terminals and serifs remain sharp and controlled, helping the font retain structure despite its open, hollow interiors.