Outline Tyki 3 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate outlined serif with hairline contours and generous interior whitespace, giving each character a hollow, airy presence. The construction is largely monoline in feel, with crisp bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and occasional curled details in select lowercase forms and figures. Curves are smooth and round, counters are open, and the overall spacing and proportions read as comfortably extended, helping the outlines stay legible at display sizes. Numerals and punctuation follow the same outline logic, with a few figures showing more calligraphic, swashed shaping.
Best suited to display typography where the outline effect can be appreciated—titles, posters, event collateral, invitations, packaging, and logotype work. It also works as an accent face paired with a solid text serif or sans, rather than as a primary body-text font.
The font conveys a refined, old-world sophistication with a slightly whimsical, decorative twist. Its outline-only strokes feel light and ceremonial, lending a sense of luxury and theatricality rather than everyday utility.
This design appears intended to deliver a classic serif silhouette in an outline treatment, prioritizing elegance and visual novelty over dense text readability. The restrained stroke weight and ornamental touches suggest use in branding and editorial display where a refined, standout tone is desired.
In longer settings, the double-line structure produces a lace-like texture; the inner and outer contours remain consistent, but small sizes may lose definition as the hairlines approach the background. The design’s character is amplified in capitals and in the more flourish-like figures, which can become focal points in headlines.