Outline Tihu 10 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, invitations, editorial, packaging, elegant, airy, refined, whimsical, vintage, lightness, elegance, ornament, display, branding, monoline, outlined, decorative, delicate, linear.
A delicate outline serif with monoline contours and generous interior space, creating a lightweight, see-through texture. Letterforms show classical proportions with crisp, bracket-less serifs and smooth, rounded bowls; curves stay taut while terminals remain precise. The x-height reads modest, with tall ascenders/descenders and a slightly calligraphic rhythm in the italics-free, upright construction. Numerals and capitals keep a stately stance, while select lowercase shapes (notably g, y, and s) introduce gentle, decorative curls that enliven the line.
Best suited to display typography where its outline construction can breathe: fashion and lifestyle headlines, boutique branding, invitations, luxury packaging, and refined cover titling. It can also work for pull quotes or short subheads, but will generally need larger sizes and ample tracking to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is graceful and high-end, with a subtle theatrical flair from the hollow outlines and occasional swashy details. It feels boutique and editorial—more about atmosphere than loud display—reading as poised, tasteful, and a touch nostalgic.
The design appears intended to translate traditional serif letterforms into an outline treatment that feels light, ornamental, and premium. By keeping the contour weight consistent and adding selective flourishes in the lowercase, it aims to balance classic structure with decorative charm for elegant display settings.
Because the strokes are drawn as open contours rather than filled forms, the color on the page stays extremely light; spacing and size will strongly affect legibility. The outlines remain consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a cohesive, refined texture when set in headlines or short phrases.