Inline Abpa 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A decorative serif with an engraved inline treatment: a consistent inner white line runs through the main strokes, creating a hollowed, dimensional look. Letterforms are upright with bracketed serifs, rounded bowls, and slightly flared terminals; curves feel smooth and carefully controlled rather than calligraphic. The lowercase is compact with a notably short x-height and relatively tall ascenders, while capitals have generous proportions and prominent internal counters. Numerals follow the same inline construction, with round forms (0, 8, 9) reading especially clearly and angular figures (4, 7) showing crisp joins.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and signage where the inline detail can be appreciated. It can also work for wordmarks and short titles, especially in high-contrast layouts where the engraved effect can serve as a focal stylistic motif.
The inline carving and classic serif structure evoke vintage signage, book titling, and engraved lettering traditions. Overall it reads theatrical and slightly formal, with a showcard energy that feels nostalgic rather than modernist.
Designed to deliver an engraved, inline serif look that adds ornament and dimensionality without relying on heavy shading or extra flourishes. The consistent inner line and classic proportions suggest an intention to provide a dependable decorative voice for titling and attention-grabbing display typography.
Stroke endings and serifs are clean and repeatable, helping the decorative inline effect stay coherent across the alphabet. The interior line adds visual texture and perceived complexity, making the face most comfortable when given enough size and spacing to keep the inner channels from visually filling in.