Inline Opfe 2 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, luxurious, theatrical, editorial, classic, ornamentation, headline impact, premium feel, classic revival, engraved look, didone, display, ornate, high-fashion, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and broad vertical strokes, featuring a clean inline cut that runs through many stems and curves. Serifs are thin and pointed, with an overall polished, sculpted feel and slightly flared terminals that read as refined rather than rough. Uppercase forms are stately and open, while the lowercase keeps a traditional, readable structure; numerals match the same contrast and inline detailing. Spacing appears generous and the letterforms feel expansive, helping the inline detail remain visible at display sizes.
Best suited to large-scale editorial headlines, magazine mastheads, event and theater posters, and brand marks that benefit from high contrast and decorative internal detailing. It can also work for premium labels and packaging where the inline cut adds distinction, especially on solid backgrounds.
The inline carving and extreme contrast create a bold, luxe mood that evokes fashion mastheads, classic show posters, and premium packaging. It feels formal and confident, with a touch of theatrical flair from the internal linework and sharp finishing.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif silhouette with an added inline treatment for extra presence and ornament, preserving traditional proportions while amplifying sparkle and contrast for display typography.
The inline detail is consistent enough to read as intentional engraving rather than texture, and it creates a shimmering effect in headlines where thick strokes dominate. In dense paragraphs the internal cuts and hairlines visually compete, so the style reads strongest when given room and scale.