Inline Opbo 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial, victorian, theatrical, vintage, display, ornate, attention grabbing, engraved effect, period styling, display clarity, decorative, didone-like, bracketed, engraved, striped.
A dramatic serif design with tall proportions, strong vertical stress, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms feature a consistent inline cut that runs through the main strokes, producing a carved, engraved look while keeping the outer silhouette bold and assertive. Serifs are crisp and fairly square, with occasional bracketed transitions, and the overall rhythm is compact with tight internal counters in many capitals. Numerals and punctuation follow the same inline logic, giving the set a cohesive, high-impact texture in both isolated glyphs and text settings.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, mastheads, and branding where the inline detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging, labels, and editorial titling that aims for a vintage or theatrical atmosphere; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve the engraved effect.
The font conveys a show-poster, turn-of-the-century elegance—part theatrical headline, part engraved sign. Its inline detailing adds a crafted, boutique feel that reads as vintage and ceremonial rather than neutral or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with an engraved inline accent, combining classic serif structure with decorative interior carving. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and period flavor, aiming for attention-grabbing titles and branding rather than quiet text neutrality.
In text, the inline creates a striped tonal pattern that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, where the internal cut reads cleanly and reinforces the vertical structure. The capitals are particularly commanding, and the overall color on the page is dark but lively due to the internal negative line.