Inline Abdo 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A decorative serif with flared, wedge-like terminals and a carved inline running through most strokes, creating a hollowed, engraved effect. Strokes stay relatively even in weight, while the inline introduces a second rhythm that emphasizes contours and interior shapes. Proportions are generous and slightly expanded, with round forms that read wide and open; lowercase shows a noticeably short x-height with taller ascenders and distinct, compact bowls. The overall drawing is crisp and consistent, with modest curvature in joins and a slightly calligraphic, hand-tooled feel despite the upright stance.
Best suited to display settings where the inline carving can be appreciated—headlines, posters, book or album covers, packaging, and brand marks that want a crafted or vintage sign-painter vibe. It can work for short blocks of text at comfortable sizes, but the decorative interior line will be most effective when given enough scale and spacing.
The inline engraving gives the face a classic, ornamental tone that feels old-world and crafted, like letterforms cut into signage or printed from decorative type. Its playful curves and pronounced terminals add a storybook warmth, while the double-line presence lends a theatrical, attention-seeking sparkle.
The design appears intended to merge a traditional serif skeleton with an engraved inline to deliver instant ornamentation without relying on heavy contrast. The goal is a recognizable, decorative voice that reads clearly at display sizes while projecting a handcrafted, classic atmosphere.
The inline detail remains visible even in narrower strokes, which adds character but also increases texture density in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals carry the same engraved treatment, helping headings and titling feel cohesive and emblematic.