Inline Siho 4 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, invitations, signage, packaging, vintage, ornate, theatrical, classic, decorative, engraved effect, display emphasis, classic revival, ornamental detail, didone-like, hairline, bracketed serifs, high contrast, engraved.
A decorative serif with very high stroke contrast and crisp, pointed terminals. Letterforms are built on a classical, Didone-leaning structure with thin hairlines, strong vertical stress, and small bracketed serifs. An inline cut runs consistently through the main strokes, creating a double-contour, engraved look that stays centered through stems, bowls, and diagonals. Proportions feel traditionally bookish with moderate caps and a normal x-height, while the overall rhythm is sharp and refined rather than blunt or slabby.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, event branding, packaging, and shopfront-style signage where the inline engraving can be appreciated. It can work for short passages or pull quotes when set large with generous spacing, but the fine hairlines and internal detailing favor larger sizes and high-contrast printing or screens.
The inline detailing gives the face a vintage, theatrical character—like turn-of-the-century posters, engraved signage, or formal invitations. It reads as elegant and slightly dramatic, with a crafted, ornamental finish that feels more ceremonial than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to evoke engraved and letterpress-era typography by combining a high-contrast serif base with a precise inline cut. The goal is likely to deliver a refined, classic look with added decorative depth for attention-grabbing display use.
The inline carving is especially prominent in the heavy verticals and curved strokes, producing strong sparkle in display settings but adding visual noise at smaller sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same engraved treatment, reinforcing a cohesive, ornamental texture across mixed text.