Inline Opne 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, vintage, editorial, dramatic, ornate, theatrical, decorative display, engraved effect, vintage signaling, headline impact, serif, inline detail, shadowed, engraved, high-contrast bracketing.
A high-contrast serif with a prominent inline carve running through the main strokes, creating a hollowed, engraved look. The letterforms are built on classical proportions with sharp, wedge-like serifs and subtly bracketed joins, while the internal line adds a layered, dimensional effect. Curves are taut and round counters stay fairly open, but terminals and joins show crisp, chiseled shaping that keeps the rhythm lively. Numerals and capitals read as display-oriented, with the inline detailing remaining consistent across straight and curved strokes.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, posters, and brand marks where the inline engraving can be appreciated. It also fits packaging and event or entertainment graphics that benefit from a classic, decorative serif with built-in dimensionality.
The inline treatment and crisp, formal serifs give the face a vintage, showcard energy—confident, theatrical, and slightly ornamental. It suggests engraved signage and old editorial headlines, projecting drama and a sense of occasion rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional high-contrast serif as a statement display face by introducing an inline cut that mimics engraving or shadowed lettering, increasing visual richness without adding extra weight.
The carved inline creates strong interior highlights that can visually shimmer in dense settings, especially where strokes narrow sharply. Its contrast and detailing make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the internal line has room to breathe.