Inline Siho 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, invitations, vintage, ornate, theatrical, elegant, editorial, decorative display, engraved effect, classic revival, headline impact, inline, outlined, decorative, display, didone-like.
A decorative serif design with crisp, high-contrast strokes and sharp, bracketless serifs. The letters are built from an outlined form with a consistent inline “keyline” running through the strokes, creating a hollowed, engraved effect. Proportions are fairly classical with a normal x-height and clear vertical stress; curves are taut and controlled, while terminals stay clean and pointed rather than soft. The rhythm is lively in text due to the double-line construction, and the numerals match the same inline/outline logic with prominent internal counters.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, titles, posters, packaging, and identity work where the inline detail can be appreciated. It can also support short pull quotes or chapter openers, but extended small-size text may lose some of the inner-line definition depending on reproduction conditions.
The inline treatment and high contrast give it a vintage, poster-like presence with a refined, theatrical flair. It reads as classic and formal at a glance, but the carved interior line adds a showy, crafted character reminiscent of engraved signage and headline typography.
The font appears designed to deliver a classic serif silhouette while adding an eye-catching inline/engraved treatment for extra dimensionality and ornament. Its intention is clearly decorative: to elevate otherwise traditional letterforms into statement typography for branding and editorial display.
The design’s visual strength comes from the consistent internal line and the thin hairline details; those features create sparkle and texture but also make the face feel most comfortable at larger sizes where the interior separation stays distinct. Curved letters (like C, G, S, and 0) emphasize the engraved illusion especially strongly, while straight-sided capitals maintain a stately, upright tone.