Outline Lydi 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, playful, marquee, circus, retro display, neon look, space-saving, decorative impact, sign lettering, condensed, inline, outlined, monoline, rounded.
A condensed, outline display face built from monoline contours with a distinctive inline detail that creates a double-stroke look in many glyphs. The forms are largely rounded-rectilinear—straight stems with softened corners and oval counters—giving a clean, tubular rhythm. Stroke modulation is minimal, terminals are generally blunt, and curves are smooth rather than sharp. Spacing and widths vary by character, with compact proportions that keep the texture vertical and tightly packed in words.
Best suited for headlines and short display settings where the outline and inline detailing can be appreciated—posters, event graphics, storefront-style signage, and packaging accents. It can also work for wordmarks and badges, especially in single-color applications where the hollow construction stays crisp.
The overall tone evokes vintage signage and showcard lettering: energetic, decorative, and a bit theatrical. The hollow/outlined construction reads like neon tubing or marquee lettering, making it feel upbeat and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended to translate a neon/outlined show-lettering aesthetic into a compact, modern display font, prioritizing decorative presence and vertical economy over text readability at small sizes.
The outline structure produces strong interior whitespace, so letterfit and counter shapes carry much of the legibility. Rounded bowls and consistent corner treatment help maintain clarity in the condensed setting, while the inline detail adds sparkle at larger sizes.