Inline Opla 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A sharply cut, high-contrast serif with Didone-like geometry, razor-thin hairlines, and bold vertical stems. Many strokes are articulated with a narrow inner inline that reads like a carved channel, producing a polished, engraved look without breaking the overall silhouette. Curves are taut and symmetrical, terminals are clean and minimal, and spacing feels intentionally generous, letting the thin details breathe. The lowercase shows a notably small x-height with tall ascenders and a delicate rhythm that emphasizes verticality and contrast.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, pull quotes, and display settings where its extreme contrast and inline carving can be appreciated. It can work well for luxury branding, fashion and beauty packaging, event materials, and editorial design that benefits from a refined, attention-grabbing serif.
The font conveys a poised, high-end tone with a theatrical edge—glamorous rather than friendly. Its carved inline detail adds a couture, jewelry-like refinement that feels suited to prestige contexts and statement typography.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif through an engraved/inline treatment, adding visual richness while maintaining a disciplined, upright structure. It prioritizes elegance and impact for display typography over unobtrusive long-form reading.
The inline channel is most striking on heavier verticals and rounded forms, creating a subtle dimensional effect that can appear almost metallic at larger sizes. In dense text the hairlines and internal carving become more ornamental than functional, so the design reads best when given space and scale.