Inline Ilma 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, victorian, theatrical, retro, editorial, ornate, space-saving impact, vintage display, engraved effect, decorative contrast, condensed, inline, display, didone-like, bracketed serifs.
A tall, tightly condensed serif design with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, high-contrast strokes. The defining feature is a consistent inline channel running through the main stems and many curves, creating a hollowed, engraved look while keeping outer contours sharp. Serifs are narrow and structured, with a slightly ornamental, bracketed feel; curves are controlled and elliptical, and joins stay clean rather than soft. Capitals read stately and architectural, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined rhythm with compact counters and narrow apertures that emphasize the verticality.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, mastheads, packaging, and signage where its condensed stance and inline detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or event branding, but is likely to feel busy in long passages or at small sizes due to the fine interior channels.
The overall tone feels theatrical and old-world, reminiscent of lettered posters, storefront signage, and late-19th-century editorial titling. The inline detailing adds a crafted, engraved character that reads as decorative and slightly dramatic rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic condensed serif voice with added inline ornamentation, maximizing impact in limited horizontal space while evoking an engraved, vintage display tradition.
In text settings the dense proportion and interior striping create strong texture and sparkle, especially in all-caps and large sizes. Because the inner line is an essential part of the silhouette, spacing and stroke contrast become more visually prominent, making the face feel most confident when given room and scale.