Outline Tihu 11 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, elegant, airy, vintage, whimsical, refined, display, ornament, elegance, vintage feel, lightness, outlined, monoline, decorative, delicate, calligraphic.
A delicate outline serif with monoline contours and open interior counters. The letterforms are built from a single, continuous outer stroke, producing a light, airy color on the page. Serifs are fine and gently bracketed, with moderate curves and soft terminals; bowls and rounds stay smooth and even, while joins remain clean and unbroken. Proportions feel classical with slightly tall capitals and a straightforward, readable lowercase, complemented by occasional ornamental touches like curved tails and looped details in select glyphs and numerals.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, and editorial or book-cover titling where the outline effect can stay crisp. It can also work for pull quotes or short brand phrases, especially when paired with a solid text face for body copy.
The overall tone is refined and graceful, with a lightly vintage, display-oriented charm. Its hollow construction reads as sophisticated and playful at once—more like engraved lettering or boutique titling than everyday text. The subtle flourishes add personality without tipping into heavy ornamentation.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif silhouette with a lightweight, ornamental outline treatment, balancing legibility with a distinctive engraved or boutique-display feel. It emphasizes elegance and visual finesse over dense text readability.
Because only the contour is drawn, the face relies on size and spacing for impact; it appears most confident when given room to breathe. Numerals and a few lowercase forms show more decorative movement than the rest, which can be used to add emphasis in headlines or short phrases.