Outline Siha 9 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, signage, vintage, ornate, airy, refined, whimsical, display focus, vintage revival, engraved effect, elegant branding, bracketed serifs, inline detail, engraved, decorative, open counters.
A serif outline design built from a single, hairline contour that traces classic letterforms and leaves the interiors open. The shapes use bracketed serifs, gently flared terminals, and softly rounded curves, with an additional inner contour/inline that creates an engraved, sign-painter-like dimensionality in many strokes. Proportions are generously spaced with broad capitals, rounded bowls, and slightly calligraphic joins, giving the alphabet an elegant rhythm while maintaining clear, conventional skeletons. Numerals follow the same outlined construction, with smooth curves and prominent top/bottom features that keep them visually consistent with the text face.
Best suited to headlines and short display text where the outline and inline detail can remain legible and expressive. It can work well for vintage-themed posters, boutique packaging, event invitations, and storefront or menu-style signage where a refined, engraved aesthetic is desired.
The overall tone feels antique and display-oriented, evoking engraved stationery, old storefront lettering, and turn-of-the-century editorial titling. Its light, open construction reads as delicate and airy, while the ornamental inline detailing adds a touch of sophistication and charm.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif display forms as an outlined, engraved-style treatment, prioritizing decorative presence and a light, premium feel over dense text efficiency.
Because the letterforms are defined only by thin contours, the face visually relies on scale and contrast against the background; the decorative inner detailing is most noticeable in larger settings. Curves and serifs are carefully finished, producing a polished, crafted look rather than a geometric or industrial feel.