Inline Agnu 14 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, victorian, circus, whimsical, ornate, theatrical, vintage styling, engraved effect, decorative display, poster impact, decorative, inline, flared serifs, engraved, display.
A decorative serif with narrow proportions, upright stance, and a distinctive inline treatment that splits many strokes with a light channel. Stems and bowls show gently flared, bracketed serifs and softly modulated curves, with occasional teardrop/ball-like terminals in the lowercase. The inline detailing creates a layered, engraved look—especially visible in round forms (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) and along verticals—while overall outlines remain crisp and fairly even in weight. Spacing feels display-oriented, with a lively rhythm created by irregular internal striping and slightly varied stroke widths across characters.
Best suited for posters, headlines, shop signage, and packaging where the inline detailing can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for branding marks, event titles, or vintage-themed editorial callouts, but the ornamented interiors may feel busy in long passages or at small text sizes.
The font reads as theatrical and old-world, evoking playbills, apothecary labels, and turn-of-the-century advertising. Its inline cuts and flared serifs give a handcrafted, showy personality that feels more whimsical than formal, with a hint of carnival or vintage poster charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a vintage engraved aesthetic through an inline cut that adds depth and ornament without relying on heavy weight. It prioritizes character and period flavor for attention-grabbing display typography.
The inline channels are not uniformly centered in every glyph, which adds to the hand-engraved impression. Numerals are similarly ornamented and well-matched to the capitals, reinforcing the display character across the set.