Inline Mido 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, circus, western, poster, playful, decoration, impact, vintage, dimensionality, slab serif, inline, shadowed, flared, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif display face with a carved inline that runs through the centers of the strokes, creating a dimensional, engraved effect. Letterforms are broad and assertive with sturdy verticals, squared terminals, and slightly flared joins that give the silhouettes a chiseled, showcard feel. Curves (C, O, S) are full and rounded while maintaining crisp edges, and the numerals follow the same robust, blocky construction for consistent color. Spacing appears generously open for such dense shapes, helping the counters and inline cuts stay readable at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where the inline carving can be appreciated—posters, event graphics, storefront-style signage, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for logotypes and badges that benefit from a vintage, dimensional look, especially when set large with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is theatrical and vintage, evoking sign painting, carnival posters, and old-style merchandising. Its inline detailing adds a decorative flourish that reads as confident, upbeat, and attention-seeking rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended as a high-impact decorative slab that combines classic showcard proportions with an inline detail to suggest depth and craftsmanship. It prioritizes recognizable silhouettes and consistent interior carving to deliver a cohesive, attention-grabbing display voice.
The inline cut is consistently placed and thick enough to remain visible in both uppercase and lowercase, producing a strong stripe rhythm across words. The slab structure and firm terminals keep lines of text stable, while the decorative interior carving supplies most of the personality.