Inline Ofju 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast italic serif with an engraved inline running through many strokes, producing a crisp, hollowed highlight that reads like cut steel or printed intaglio. Letterforms are wide and generously spaced, with sharp wedge-like serifs, long flowing joins, and a pronounced rightward slant. Curves and terminals often finish in small ball forms or hooked flicks, and several capitals lean into swash-like gestures that amplify motion and sparkle. The inline detail is consistent enough to feel intentional and decorative, while the overall rhythm remains legible at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, magazine features, invitations, premium packaging, and brand marks where the inline engraving can be appreciated. It also works well for short pull quotes or chapter openers, especially when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The tone is opulent and performative, evoking fashion editorials, old-world elegance, and engraved title lettering. Its sheen-like inline effect adds a sense of craft and ceremony, lending text a confident, high-society flair with a hint of vintage drama.
The design appears intended to merge a classic high-contrast italic serif foundation with an engraved inline accent, creating a showpiece style that feels crafted and luminous. Its wide proportions and decorative terminals prioritize impact and elegance over dense text efficiency.
The internal inline highlight can visually thin the darkest strokes, so the face benefits from ample size and clean reproduction. Numerals and capitals carry the strongest personality, while lowercase maintains a steady italic flow with occasional flamboyant terminals.