Inline Abza 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, logotypes, art deco, vintage, signage, display, retro, decorative impact, engraved look, vintage tone, sign branding, display emphasis, flared serifs, inline detail, rounded bowls, open counters, high-waisted caps.
A serif display face with generous proportions and a distinctive inline cut running through the main strokes. Letterforms are built from sturdy, low-contrast stems with softly rounded curves and subtly flared, bracket-like terminals rather than sharp hairlines. The capitals feel stately and slightly condensed in their internal spacing, while the lowercase keeps a conventional structure with compact apertures and rounded bowls. Numerals match the overall rhythm, pairing solid silhouettes with the same carved-in line to maintain consistent texture at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and other display applications where the inline detail can remain crisp and legible. It’s a strong choice for branding, packaging, menus, and signage that want a vintage or Art Deco-leaning tone. In smaller text sizes, the carved detail may visually fill in, so it performs most reliably when given space and scale.
The inline treatment and flared serif behavior give the design a decorative, early-20th-century flavor—confident, theatrical, and a bit poster-like. It reads as nostalgic and crafted, evoking engraved signage and classic storefront lettering more than modern editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, classic serif silhouette enhanced by an engraved inline effect, balancing sturdy readability with decorative presence. Its proportions and consistent internal carving suggest a focus on impact for display typography and stylized identity work.
The inline channel is consistently placed and helps define the face’s character, creating a layered, engraved impression without relying on high contrast. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q and their lowercase counterparts) show a smooth, rounded construction that keeps the ornamentation feeling cohesive across the set.