Outline Simy 1 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate outline serif with an inner inline contour that creates a hollow, double-line construction. Strokes are consistently thin and evenly traced, with small bracketed serifs and gently beaked terminals that keep the letterforms crisp and readable despite the airy build. Curves are smooth and fairly round (notably in C, G, O, and the lowercase bowls), while verticals remain steady, giving the design a composed rhythm. Capitals feel stately and traditional; the lowercase includes modest oldstyle-like touches such as a two-storey g and a slightly calligraphic ear/terminal behavior, all rendered as open outlines.
Best suited to display settings where the outline and inline detail can be appreciated—headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, and editorial titling. It can add a classic, decorative accent to branding or menu-style typography, especially when paired with a solid text face for body copy.
The font conveys a refined, lightly nostalgic tone—like engraved stationery or a classic bookplate—while the hollow inline treatment adds a charming, decorative wit. Its airy outlines feel genteel and curated rather than loud, lending a sense of crafted detail and boutique polish.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through an ornamental outline/inline construction, delivering an engraved, boutique look with a light footprint. Its goal is visual presence through contour and detail rather than heavy stroke weight, making it a natural choice for tasteful, decorative display typography.
The double-contour construction is especially prominent in larger sizes, where the internal contour reads as an intentional inline rather than incidental stroke thinning. Numerals are rounded and friendly, with open counters and a consistent outline treatment that matches the letters, making the set feel cohesive for display composition.