Outline Tiku 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, vintage, theatrical, storybook, whimsical, ornate, display impact, vintage flavor, ornamental texture, engraved look, decorative, engraved, flared, shadowed, inline.
A decorative serif with drawn-only contours and an internal inline that creates a hollow, engraved look. Strokes show flared, wedge-like terminals and gently bracketed joins, with subtle modulation that reads clearly at display sizes. Uppercase forms feel slightly condensed and tall, while the lowercase features lively, calligraphic inflections—most notably in the double-storey g and the looped descenders. The numerals and capitals maintain consistent outline spacing, producing a rhythmic, sign-like texture across words and lines.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo marks where the outlined, engraved effect can be appreciated. It also works well for book covers and event collateral that want a vintage or whimsical tone; for long body text, the hollow detailing may feel busy at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is vintage and theatrical, evoking hand-lettered signage and classic storybook titling. Its hollow construction adds a light, ornamental sparkle that feels playful rather than severe, while the serif detailing keeps it rooted in traditional letterforms.
The design appears intended to provide a classic serif framework dressed with an outlined inline for a decorative, engraved-sign aesthetic. It prioritizes personality and visual texture over neutrality, offering a distinct voice for titles and branding.
Counters and internal spaces are emphasized by the inline structure, so the font’s character depends on clean reproduction and sufficient size. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q, S) show pronounced inner contouring that enhances the dimensional, engraved impression.