Inline Pabu 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, art deco, editorial, dramatic, fashion, theatrical, decorative display, luxury tone, vintage glamor, headline impact, high-contrast, hairline, inline, hollowed, display.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, modernized proportions and an inline treatment that carves bright hairline channels through the heavier strokes. The design mixes solid vertical stems with thin connecting hairlines and crisp, bracketless serifs, creating a rhythmic alternation of weight and void. Curves are taut and geometric, with round letters showing cut-in highlights and vertical stress, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) read crisp and slightly angular. The lowercase is relatively tall with compact bowls and clean terminals, keeping the overall texture assertive and spacious despite the delicate inner detailing.
Best suited to large-scale applications where the inline detail can resolve clearly: headlines, pull quotes, magazine and book covers, posters, and brand marks. It can also work for elegant packaging and event materials where a decorative, high-impact serif is desired.
The inline hollows and extreme contrast give the font a luxe, stage-lit presence associated with Art Deco styling and fashion-era display typography. It feels elegant but intentionally attention-seeking, with a dramatic sparkle that reads more “headline” than “body.” The overall tone is refined, glossy, and slightly theatrical.
The font appears designed to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif through an inline, cutout effect that adds shimmer and dimensionality. Its proportions and detailing prioritize visual drama and style, aiming for a premium display voice that stands out in short texts.
The inline channels create strong white shapes inside the letters, so counters and interior spacing become part of the primary pattern; this is especially noticeable in rounded capitals and numerals. Some characters lean into decorative silhouette effects (notably W, X, and S), reinforcing its role as a statement face rather than a neutral text serif.