Outline Tiha 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, book covers, victorian, whimsical, handcrafted, quirky, storybook, ornamental display, vintage revival, decorative branding, playful tone, decorative, inline, monoline, flared, curvilinear.
A decorative outline face built from single-line outer contours with an internal inline that creates a hollow, double-stroke effect. Stems are slim and slightly rounded with gentle flare at terminals, and many forms show soft, calligraphic curvature rather than rigid geometry. Counters are open and airy, joins are clean, and the rhythm is lively with small idiosyncrasies across letters and numerals. The overall texture stays light on the page while the inner line adds a consistent, engraved feel.
Best used for display typography where the outline-and-inline detailing can be appreciated—posters, titles, packaging, invitations, signage, and cover work. It performs particularly well at medium to large sizes, where the hollow construction remains clear and the decorative rhythm becomes a feature rather than a distraction.
The font conveys a vintage, playful character—part circus poster, part bookplate—balancing elegance with a knowingly quirky charm. Its hollowed, ornamental construction reads as nostalgic and artisanal, suited to expressive display moments rather than neutral text setting.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic engraved or sign-painting letterforms through a clean outline structure, emphasizing charm and ornament without heavy contrast. Its goal is to deliver a distinctive, period-leaning display voice with an airy footprint and memorable silhouettes.
Ascenders and capitals feel tall and prominent, giving headlines a vertical lift, while the inline detail provides extra sparkle at larger sizes. The numerals and some lowercase forms have distinctive, slightly eccentric silhouettes that add personality but can draw attention in longer passages.