Inline Opta 2 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, glamorous, editorial, theatrical, retro, luxury, ornamentation, headline impact, luxury styling, vintage display, didone-like, inline, decorative, display, vertical stress.
A dramatic inline display serif with sharply bracketless, hairline serifs and extreme thick–thin contrast. The letters are built from stout main stems that are sliced by a consistent internal inline, creating a carved, double-stroke effect that reads as hollowed channeling through the black. Proportions run broad and generous, with wide rounds (C, O, G) and expansive caps, while joins and terminals stay crisp and upright. Lowercase forms are similarly weighty and sculpted, with a two-storey a, a prominent ball terminal on y, and compact counters that emphasize the cut-in line. Numerals follow the same showy construction, with curvy figures (2, 3, 5) and strong verticals (0, 1) that keep the set visually unified.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, mastheads, event posters, and brand marks where the inline carving can act as a central visual motif. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging fronts when given ample size and spacing to preserve the delicate internal lines.
The font conveys a high-fashion, poster-ready sophistication—equal parts vintage showcard and modern editorial polish. Its chiseled inline detailing adds a sense of spectacle and ornament, producing a confident, luxe tone with a hint of theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic high-contrast serif silhouette enhanced with an inline engraving effect, prioritizing impact, ornament, and a premium look over text-oriented neutrality.
The internal inline is most visible on verticals and larger curves, where it creates a striking striped rhythm across words. The combination of very fine serifs and deep internal carving makes the design happiest at larger sizes, where the detailing can remain clear.