Inline Abfy 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, book covers, branding, vintage, elegant, whimsical, storybook, decorative, engraved effect, ornamental titling, classic elegance, distinctive branding, serif, calligraphic, flared, monolinear, bracketed.
A decorative serif with an engraved inline running through most strokes, giving each letterform a hollowed, etched look. Strokes are slender with gently flared terminals and small wedge-like serifs, and the inline is consistently centered, creating a double-stroke rhythm across stems, bowls, and crossbars. Proportions lean classic: capitals are broad and stately, while the lowercase is moderately sized with rounded, slightly calligraphic construction and varied joins. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generous, and numerals follow the same inline treatment with graceful, old-style-like movement and pronounced curvature.
Best suited to display typography where the inline detail can be appreciated: headlines, titles, packaging, and editorial pull quotes. It works particularly well for vintage-leaning branding and book or film titling, and it benefits from moderate-to-large sizes and ample tracking to keep the interior linework clear.
The inline engraving effect evokes antique printing, bookplates, and ornamental titling, balancing refinement with a touch of playfulness. Its delicate interior linework reads as crafted and decorative rather than purely utilitarian, lending a lightly theatrical, storybook tone.
The design appears intended to mimic engraved or inline-lettered signage and classic print ornamentation, adding sophistication and visual texture without resorting to heavy weight. It aims to provide a distinctive, decorative voice for titles and identity work while preserving familiar serif proportions for readability at display sizes.
The inline detail becomes a key part of the silhouette, so spacing and rhythm feel airy, with more visual activity inside strokes than at their edges. Diagonals and curved letters (like S, C, O, Q) show the strongest engraved character, while straight-stem letters retain a clean, columnar presence.