Outline Tisu 3 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, packaging, invitations, airy, elegant, editorial, classic, delicate, display emphasis, engraved look, decorative elegance, negative space, outlined, hairline, serifed, crisp, refined.
A serif outline design drawn with a single, hairline contour that leaves the interiors open, producing a clean hollow effect. Letterforms follow traditional proportions with moderate widths and a steady vertical stance, combining bracketed serifs and smooth, rounded bowls. Curves are carefully tensioned and terminals are neatly finished, giving the outlines a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures. The thin contour and open counters create a light, spacious texture in text, with a slightly decorative edge from the serif shaping and occasional curved entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, pull quotes, posters, and magazine covers where the outline effect can be appreciated. It also fits premium packaging and invitation-style layouts, especially when paired with solid (filled) companion type for supporting text. It can work as a decorative accent in branding systems where a light, engraved look is desired.
The overall tone is refined and airy, with a classic editorial sensibility. Its hollow construction reads as sophisticated and display-forward, suggesting elegance more than utility. The fine outlines and serif details add a gentle, ornamental character without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to translate a classic serif model into a contemporary outline treatment, emphasizing elegance and negative space. By keeping stroke contrast subdued and contours consistent, it aims for a polished, engraved impression that stands out in large-scale typography and layered compositions.
In continuous text, the open interiors make spacing and alignment feel prominent, and the design benefits from generous size and clean rendering. The numerals and capitals carry a stately presence, while the lowercase keeps a bookish cadence; the outline treatment can visually thin out at small sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds.