Inline Sijo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, vintage, ornate, theatrical, playful, classic, ornamental impact, engraved look, vintage display, headline focus, brand character, decorative, outlined, engraved, serif, high-contrast accents.
A decorative serif with a prominent inline cut that runs through each stroke, creating a crisp, hollowed, engraved effect. The letterforms are upright with classic proportions, bracketed serifs, and rounded bowls, while the inline detailing adds layered stroke edges and small interior counters that read like careful linework. Curves stay smooth and fairly broad, and terminals and serifs remain consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, giving the design a cohesive, display-oriented texture.
Best suited to headlines and short display text where the inline detailing can be appreciated—posters, signage, packaging fronts, and brand marks that want a vintage decorative serif voice. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when set at a size that keeps the interior linework clear.
The inline carving and traditional serif skeleton evoke a vintage, showbill-like mood with a slightly theatrical flair. It feels crafted and ornamental rather than neutral, suggesting old-fashioned print, signage, and headline typography where decoration is part of the message.
The design appears intended to combine a traditional serif foundation with an engraved inline treatment, delivering an attention-grabbing display face that feels historic and handcrafted. Its consistent internal carving suggests a focus on ornamental impact and a recognizable texture across the full alphanumeric set.
The internal striping increases visual complexity and can create dense areas in smaller sizes, while at larger sizes it produces a strong engraved shimmer. Wide, rounded forms in letters like O/Q and the looped detailing in the lowercase contribute to a lively rhythm, especially in mixed-case settings.