Outline Tine 9 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, invitations, posters, elegant, refined, airy, classic, decorative, decorative display, classic revival, engraved feel, brand elegance, monoline, double-line, hairline, serifed, high-clarity.
A delicate outline serif with a monoline, double-contour construction that leaves the interior unfilled for a light, open texture. The letterforms follow classical proportions with gently bracketed serifs, smooth curves, and crisp terminals; rounded characters keep a clean, even ovality while verticals stay straight and composed. Spacing reads moderate and consistent, and the outlines maintain steady thickness across curves and joins, giving the face a precise, drawn-with-a-pen feel. Figures and capitals align to the same restrained, formal rhythm, with simple, readable shapes translated into an outline treatment.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, wordmarks, boutique branding, and premium packaging where the outline construction can read clearly. It also fits invitations, certificates, menus, and editorial pull quotes—applications that benefit from a formal serif voice with decorative lightness.
The overall tone is polished and decorative—more like engraved stationery or upscale packaging than everyday text. Its airy construction feels tasteful and quiet, conveying sophistication without heaviness and adding a subtle vintage formality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif into a minimal, outline-driven style that feels engraved and upscale. It prioritizes elegance and visual finesse over weight and density, creating a refined display face that adds sophistication through linework rather than mass.
Because the strokes are represented as outlines rather than filled forms, the design relies on contrast between background and contour; it looks most confident when given room to breathe and sufficient size. The consistent contour weight and clean joins help the face stay orderly even in longer lines of text, though the visual emphasis remains ornamental rather than purely utilitarian.