Outline Tivy 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, packaging, invitations, elegant, airy, classic, decorative, refined, display elegance, ornamental styling, luxury branding, editorial flair, outline, monoline, high contrast illusion, hairline, serifed.
A delicate outline serif with hairline contours that trace classical letterforms while leaving the interior largely open. The design is monoline in its drawing approach, with consistent thin outlines and occasional interior inline detailing that reinforces the hollow construction. Proportions lean toward tall capitals and a relatively small x-height, giving lowercase a more diminutive, crisp presence. Curves are smooth and geometric, serifs are fine and understated, and the overall rhythm is measured and spacious, with clear letter separation and a clean baseline.
Best suited to display typography where the outline effect can be appreciated: editorial headlines, brand marks, boutique packaging, event collateral, and title treatments. It works especially well in larger sizes and with generous tracking, where the delicate contours remain legible and the hollow styling becomes a feature rather than a distraction.
The font reads as formal and ornamental, evoking fashion/editorial elegance and an airy, high-end feel. Its hollow, jewelry-like stroke treatment suggests sophistication and restraint rather than boldness, with a lightly vintage, Art Deco–adjacent refinement.
The design appears intended to translate a traditional serif skeleton into a light, decorative outline for premium display settings. By prioritizing graceful proportions and minimal contour weight, it aims to deliver an elegant, contemporary take on classic letterforms with a distinctive hollow presence.
The outline construction makes counters and apertures feel bright and open, which adds sparkle at display sizes but reduces color on the page. Numerals and capitals particularly emphasize verticality and symmetry, while the lowercase maintains a restrained, bookish skeleton rendered as fine contour lines.