Inline Abfo 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, branding, packaging, posters, refined, editorial, vintage, ornate, bookish, distinctive display, heritage feel, engraved detail, premium tone, decorative serif, delicate, airy, engraved, calligraphic, flared.
A delicate serif design with an engraved, inline treatment that splits many strokes, creating a hollowed, double-stroke look. Serifs are fine and slightly flared, with smooth, calligraphic curves and a measured rhythm that stays crisp in larger sizes. Proportions feel classical and slightly narrow in the lowercase, with a notably small x-height and clear ascender/descender extension. The inline detail is consistently applied across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the letterforms a layered, ornamental texture without heavy shading.
Well suited for display typography where the inline engraving can be appreciated: editorial headlines, book and magazine titles, boutique branding, and premium packaging. It also works effectively for invitations, labels, and poster typography when set with generous size and spacing. For longer passages, it will perform best in short blocks or pull quotes rather than dense body copy.
The overall tone feels refined and old-world, like letterpress or engraved titling with a decorative twist. It reads as elegant and slightly theatrical, lending a sense of heritage, craft, and formality to short texts. The airy interior lines add sophistication and a boutique, premium mood.
Likely designed to evoke classic serif typography while adding a distinctive inline engraving that increases ornament and perceived craft. The goal appears to be elegant display readability with a memorable, premium texture that stands out in headings and identity work.
Uppercase forms carry strong presence for display, while the lowercase’s small x-height and intricate inline detail make the face better suited to comfortable reading at larger point sizes. Numerals match the same carved-through aesthetic, supporting cohesive titling and date-setting.