Outline Tihi 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, logotypes, victorian, whimsical, antique, theatrical, storybook, ornamentation, vintage feel, display impact, engraved effect, inline, decorative, serifed, high-waisted, spidery.
A decorative serif with an inline/outlined construction where strokes are drawn as paired contours, creating a hollow, filigree-like texture. Letterforms are tall and relatively slim, with small, bracketed serifs and gently flared terminals. Curves are soft and slightly eccentric, and several glyphs show calligraphic quirks (notably the looping forms in g, Q, and 2/3/9), giving the set a lively, hand-tuned rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity.
Best suited for headlines and short display settings where the outlined inline detail can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, packaging, menus, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, but extended body text may lose clarity as the interior linework competes for attention.
The overall tone feels antique and theatrical—evoking Victorian display lettering, apothecary labels, and storybook titling. Its airy double-line structure reads as charming and a bit whimsical, with a delicate, old-time personality that stands out more for character than neutrality.
Designed to deliver a distinctive outline-with-inline look that feels vintage and ornamental while remaining readable in display sizes. The intent appears to be visual charm and period flavor through delicate contouring, small serifs, and expressive curves.
The inline outlines stay consistent across the alphabet, producing a striped, engraved effect that can shimmer at small sizes. Numerals and capitals carry the strongest personality, with occasional playful curls and swashes that add display flair.