Inline Opbo 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines and weighty verticals, featuring a consistent inline cut that runs through many strokes to create an engraved, hollowed impression. The letterforms are upright with refined, bracketless serifs and a distinctly vertical stress, producing a crisp, poster-ready rhythm. Counters are relatively compact, terminals are clean and sculpted, and the inline detail is treated as a deliberate stroke within the design rather than a texture effect, keeping shapes coherent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display roles where the inline engraving can read clearly—editorial headlines, posters, book and album covers, premium packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, while longer passages will benefit from generous sizing and spacing to preserve the fine interior cuts.
The inline carving lends a showcard and engraved-signage character that feels both classic and attention-grabbing. Its sharp contrast and ornamental interior lines evoke a sense of ceremony and old-world sophistication, with a slightly theatrical, headline-first tone.
The design appears intended to combine a classic high-fashion serif structure with an ornamental inline treatment, creating a formal display face that feels engraved and crafted. The consistent interior carving suggests a goal of adding visual richness and depth without departing from traditional serif proportions.
The inline detail remains legible at larger sizes and adds a secondary rhythm inside stems, bowls, and diagonals, especially noticeable in rounded forms and wide capitals. Numerals follow the same engraved logic, giving figures a decorative, display-oriented presence.