Inline Opba 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, elegant, theatrical, vintage, dramatic, ornate, display impact, engraved look, luxury feel, vintage flair, serif, didone-like, bracketless, sharp serifs, flared terminals.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, hairline-thin horizontals and pronounced thick–thin modulation through the curves and stems. Forms are generally upright and generously proportioned, with sharp wedge-like serifs and tapered joins that give the letters a sculpted, engraved feel. A consistent inline cut runs through the strokes, creating a carved highlight that reads like a thin channel rather than an outline. Curves are smooth and expansive (notably in round letters and figures), while diagonals and terminals end in pointed, calligraphic-feeling tips that add bite to the silhouette.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, covers, and premium branding where the carved inline detail can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, invitations, and title treatments that benefit from a dramatic, vintage-leaning serif presence.
The inline carving and dramatic contrast create a luxurious, stage-ready tone—equal parts classic and showy. It suggests editorial glamour, vintage display typography, and a slightly mysterious, high-drama energy rather than everyday neutrality.
The design appears intended to merge a classic high-contrast serif structure with an ornamental inline cut, evoking engraved or carved lettering and delivering strong display impact. The goal reads as creating immediate sophistication and drama while keeping letterforms recognizable and typographically traditional.
The inline treatment is visually prominent at display sizes, producing a shimmering engraved effect and increasing texture in dense settings. In the sample text, the rhythm feels bold and decorative, with distinctive inner highlights that can dominate the page if used for long passages.