Inline Heko 3 is a very light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, posters, packaging, invitations, elegant, refined, vintage, airy, decorative, engraved effect, formal display, ornamental serif, boutique branding, hairline, inline, outlined, serif, high-waist.
A hairline serif design built from open, outlined strokes with a continuous inline cut running through the letterforms, creating a double-line look. The shapes are upright and relatively broad, with crisp, bracketed serifs and smooth, rounded bowls that stay delicate even at larger sizes. Curves are clean and near-monoline in feel, while terminals and crossbars remain thin and carefully aligned, producing a precise, architectural rhythm. Numerals and lowercase follow the same constructed logic, with tidy counters and consistent internal striping that reads as engraved rather than shaded.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, event materials, editorial openers, packaging, and signage where the inline detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for short passages, pull quotes, and titling that benefit from an engraved, boutique aesthetic rather than dense text color.
The overall tone feels airy and sophisticated, like fine engraving or lettered signage rendered with minimal pressure. The inline detail adds a dressy, vintage-flavored ornamentation that reads as upscale and formal without becoming heavy or loud.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with added ornamental refinement through an inline, engraved construction. It prioritizes elegance and visual texture over weight, aiming for decorative clarity in larger-scale typography.
Because so much of the character comes from internal lines and negative space, the face appears most confident when given room and contrast; the detailing can visually thin out at small sizes or in low-resolution settings. The consistent inner channel across straights and curves gives the font a cohesive, crafted texture in continuous text.