Outline Tide 5 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial, elegant, airy, refined, fashion, art deco, display impact, ornamentation, premium tone, vintage flair, delicate, monoline, inline, hairline, high-waisted.
A delicate outline serif with hairline contours and an inline construction that creates a hollow, double-stroked look. The letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves and straight stems with crisp, bracketless serifs and a tall, slightly narrow interior counter structure. Rounds (C, O, Q) are clean and symmetrical, while verticals and horizontals keep a consistent thin contour, producing an even, graphic rhythm. Numerals and lowercase follow the same outlined logic, with open counters and a light, architectural presence that emphasizes silhouette over stroke mass.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short settings where the outline detail can be appreciated—such as magazine covers, brand marks, product packaging, invitations, and large-format posters. It also works well for overlay typography on images, where the hollow construction can keep text present without adding heavy color.
The overall tone is polished and ornamental, reading as upscale and display-forward. Its airy outlines and refined serif details evoke vintage editorial styling with a hint of Art Deco glamour, while remaining calm and composed rather than playful or rustic.
The design appears intended as a statement display serif that delivers a lightweight, decorative presence through outline and inline construction. It prioritizes elegant silhouettes and a distinctive, dimensional texture over dense text color, aiming for premium, attention-getting typography in large sizes.
Because the design relies on outline contours, interior whitespace becomes a key part of the texture; at smaller sizes the detailing may visually thin out, while at larger sizes it becomes striking and dimensional. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a smooth flow in mixed case, with the outline treatment staying coherent across curves, joins, and terminals.