Outline Tiva 12 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, logotypes, elegant, whimsical, delicate, vintage, airy, decoration, elegance, refinement, vintage feel, lightness, monoline, hairline, outline, linear, calligraphic.
A delicate outline design drawn with hairline double contours that suggest hollow, tubular strokes. Letterforms are upright and generally narrow, with rounded terminals and occasional curled hooks that soften the geometry. Capitals lean toward classical proportions with slim stems and open counters, while lowercase forms are light and looping, with modest bowls and a comparatively small x-height. Numerals follow the same airy, outlined construction, maintaining consistent spacing rhythm and a refined, linear texture across text.
Best suited to display typography where the fine outline detail can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, invitations, and premium packaging. It can also work for short logotypes or wordmarks that want an elegant, handcrafted outline look, but it is less appropriate for dense body text where the hairline contours may fade.
The overall tone feels refined and ornamental, blending a genteel, old-style elegance with a slightly playful, hand-drawn charm. Its light, open outlines create an airy presence that reads as decorative rather than utilitarian, lending a graceful, boutique-like personality.
This font appears designed to provide a light, decorative outline voice that evokes classic lettering while staying clean and linear. The consistent double-line construction and restrained flourishes suggest an intention to create an airy, stylish display face that feels both elegant and gently whimsical.
The outline construction produces a shimmering texture at display sizes, with interior gaps and thin contours becoming a key part of the visual identity. Curved strokes (notably in S, G, Q, and the lowercase) introduce subtle flourish, while straight-sided forms keep the style coherent and restrained.