Inline Abko 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, packaging, vintage, elegant, theatrical, ornate, literary, engraved look, heritage feel, decorative display, formal tone, title emphasis, serif, inline, engraved, flared, high-waisted.
A serif display face with an engraved, inline treatment running through most strokes, creating a hollowed, double-line impression. Letterforms are built on classical proportions with sharp, tapered terminals, subtly flared serifs, and calligraphic modulation that stays crisp rather than brushy. The rhythm is airy and refined, with generous counters and a slightly narrow feel in some capitals, while the inline detailing adds sparkle and visual texture. Lowercase shows a relatively small x-height with tall ascenders and descenders, giving text a formal, old-style silhouette.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, book covers, editorial openers, posters, and heritage-leaning branding. The engraved inline makes it especially effective for large sizes, where the inner carving remains clear and adds richness to short phrases and titles.
The overall tone feels antique and ceremonial, evoking engraved signage and bookish titling. The inline carving reads as decorative and theatrical, lending a sense of craftsmanship and period charm rather than modern minimalism.
The design appears intended to combine classical serif letterforms with an engraved inline effect to add ornament and dimensionality. It aims to deliver a refined, period-evocative voice for display settings where decorative detail is desirable.
The inline detail is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, and becomes most noticeable in curved forms and diagonals where it creates a layered, outlined shimmer. At smaller sizes the inner line may visually merge or soften, so the design reads best when given room to breathe.