Outline Sihy 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, invitations, playful, vintage, whimsical, storybook, friendly, display, decorative, retro styling, light impact, friendly tone, rounded serifs, soft terminals, open counters, single-line.
This is an outline serif with a single, very light contour defining each glyph. The letterforms have softly rounded corners, modest bracketed serifs, and gentle swelling at curves that keeps the outlines from feeling rigid. Curves are broadly drawn and counters are open, while joins and terminals are smoothed rather than sharply cut, creating an even, airy rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Proportions read as traditional and readable, with slightly generous inner space and consistent outline spacing that supports larger settings.
It works best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, packaging labels, and cover typography where the outline effect can read clearly. It can also suit invitations and event graphics when paired with a solid text face for supporting copy.
The overall tone feels friendly and lightly nostalgic, like hand-finished lettering adapted to a formal serif skeleton. Its outline construction gives it a crafty, decorative presence without becoming aggressive or heavy, lending a whimsical, storybook character to headlines and short phrases.
The design appears intended to provide a classic serif voice with a decorative, lightweight outline treatment, offering a distinctive look for titles and branding without adding mass. The softened serif details and rounded geometry suggest an aim toward approachable, retro-leaning display typography.
Because the design is built from a thin outline, it relies on surrounding contrast and scale to stay crisp; the interior openness is a key part of its visual identity. Numerals and capitals maintain the same rounded, gently bracketed detailing, keeping the set cohesive in mixed text.