Outline Tiji 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, editorial display, vintage, playful, decorative, whimsical, handcrafted, ornamental display, retro styling, boutique elegance, inline, monoline, hairline, curly terminals, open counters.
A decorative inline serif with hairline, double-stroked construction that reads as an outlined skeleton with a consistent inner line running parallel to the outer contour. The letterforms keep fairly traditional proportions and upright posture, but add character through gentle curvature, slightly irregular rhythms, and small flourished terminals. Serifs are thin and lightly bracketed, with occasional hooks and curls (notably in J, Q, y, and some numerals), while bowls and rounds show open, airy counters that emphasize the hollowed look. Overall spacing feels moderate, and the thin contours give the face a delicate, filigree-like texture in text.
Best suited for display settings where its thin inline detailing can remain visible, such as headlines, posters, book covers, menus, event materials, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes, but the ornamental outline construction may lose clarity at small sizes or in dense paragraphs.
The font conveys an antique, storybook charm—refined enough to feel classic, yet quirky and lively due to its inline detailing and subtle swashes. Its light, ornamental construction suggests boutique elegance, theatrical signage, and a touch of nostalgia rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif model with an inline, hollowed treatment—prioritizing ornament, charm, and a distinctive engraved/hand-rendered feel for display typography.
Uppercase forms appear slightly more stately and inscriptional, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curled terminals and varying entry/exit strokes, creating a friendly, animated cadence. Numerals include distinctive, curving silhouettes (especially 2, 3, 5, and 9) that match the type’s decorative rhythm.