Outline Tyra 1 is a light, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, invitations, posters, elegant, ornate, vintage, whimsical, theatrical, decoration, distinctiveness, vintage flair, elegant titling, ornamentation, inline, calligraphic, swashy, high-contrast feel, decorative.
A flowing italic display face built from slender outer strokes with a consistent inline channel that creates a hollowed, double-line effect throughout the alphabet and figures. Letterforms are narrow-stroked and gently modulated, with tapered terminals, occasional hooked finishes, and a calligraphic rhythm that leans forward. Capitals show tall proportions and open counters, while lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height with long ascenders and descenders, giving the line a lively vertical swing. Numerals follow the same outline-plus-inline construction and read as delicate, stylized figures suited to larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, wordmarks, and short display settings where the outlined inline structure can be appreciated. It works well on invitations, menus, labels, and boutique packaging, and can add a vintage or theatrical flavor to posters and editorial pull quotes when set with ample size and leading.
The overall tone feels refined and old-world, with a decorative flourish that suggests formal invitations, vintage packaging, and theatrical titling. The inline outlines add a sense of craftsmanship and ornament, creating a light, airy presence that reads as elegant and slightly whimsical.
The design appears intended as an ornamental italic for display typography, combining classic calligraphic shapes with an inline outline treatment to create a light, engraved-like presence. Its emphasis is on distinctive texture and flair rather than neutral text readability.
Because the design relies on thin contours and an internal channel, it benefits from generous sizing and spacing so the hollow details don’t close up. In continuous text the strong italic slant and swashy details become a prominent texture, making it more impactful for short phrases than for dense reading.