Inline Pabu 14 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast, serif display face built from solid strokes split by a narrow inline channel that reads as a carved highlight. The letterforms emphasize vertical stress and sharp transitions between thick stems and hairline serifs, with crisp terminals and occasional wedge-like finishing. Rounded characters (C, G, O, Q, e, 6, 8, 9) show the inline cut running through the mass to create a distinctive hollowed rhythm, while straight-sided forms keep the same internal stripe for consistency. Proportions skew broad and showy, with roomy bowls, prominent caps, and numerals that feel tailored for headline sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, cover lines, event posters, and brand marks where the inline detail can read clearly. It also works well for premium packaging, menu titles, and short pull quotes that benefit from a decorative, high-impact voice.
The inline carving and dramatic contrast give the font a polished, stage-ready personality that evokes vintage luxury and marquee-style refinement. It feels bold and ornamental without becoming chaotic, projecting a confident, slightly cinematic elegance.
The design appears intended as a display serif that leverages an inline cut to add sparkle, dimensionality, and a crafted feel, turning otherwise classic forms into a more ornamental statement.
The internal stripe becomes a key texture across words, creating alternating bands of black and white that can visually vibrate at smaller sizes. In dense text, the high contrast and inline detail demand generous size and spacing to keep counters and the interior cuts from closing up.