Outline Syha 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, vintage, whimsical, storybook, theatrical, hand-drawn, display impact, vintage evoke, playful tone, hand-lettered feel, ornate, curly, decorative, wavy, playful.
A decorative outline serif with a gently slanted, calligraphic skeleton and open, hollow letterforms. Strokes are drawn as single outer contours with small bulges and waviness that create an intentionally irregular, hand-rendered rhythm. Serifs are soft and bracketed, with occasional curled terminals and looping details (notably in several lowercase forms), giving the shapes a lively, slightly bouncy texture. Proportions are fairly traditional with moderate caps and a normal x-height, while the outlines maintain consistent spacing and a clean inner counter to preserve readability at display sizes.
Well-suited for headlines and short display copy where its outline construction and ornamental movement can be appreciated. It fits branding, packaging, and poster work that wants a nostalgic or handcrafted flavor, and can also work for book covers or section titles where a whimsical, decorative voice is desired.
The font conveys a vintage, storybook charm with a theatrical, slightly mischievous tone. Its outlined construction and wavy, embellished contours feel like old poster lettering or decorative chapter headings, projecting warmth and personality rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended as a characterful display face that evokes vintage signage and hand-lettered illustration through an outlined serif structure, gentle italic energy, and playful contour irregularities. Its goal is to add personality and ornament while keeping letterforms familiar enough for readable titling.
Because the design relies on open outlines and fine contour detail, it reads best when given enough size and contrast against the background. The italic slant and uneven contour modulation add motion and character, especially in longer lines of text where the rhythm becomes more apparent.