Inline Tuby 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, circus, western, vintage, playful, theatrical, attention, nostalgia, ornament, decorative, display, outlined, layered, ornate.
A decorative serif display with heavy, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. Each letterform is built from a solid black silhouette interrupted by a clean interior inline and an outer contour, creating a layered, engraved look with clear figure–ground separation. Counters are compact and the overall construction feels slightly condensed in places, with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and occasional bulb-like terminals in lowercase that add character. Numerals follow the same high-impact, outlined/inline treatment, reading clearly at larger sizes.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, event titles, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a bold, ornamental presence. It can also work for short pull quotes or labels where the engraved inline detail can be appreciated, rather than extended reading.
The inline-and-outline treatment and emphatic serifs give the face a show-poster energy reminiscent of circus bills, old-west signage, and turn-of-the-century advertising. It feels festive and attention-seeking, with a confident, theatrical rhythm that reads as nostalgic rather than modernist.
The type appears designed to deliver instant impact through a carved inline and outlined silhouette, evoking classic letterpress and wood-type traditions. Its goal is to feel like ornamental signage lettering—confident, decorative, and highly recognizable from a distance.
The design relies on interior detailing for its signature look, so the inline remains most legible when there is sufficient size and contrast. In dense text, the extra contours and interior cuts can visually crowd tight spacing, while in headlines the layered construction becomes a strong graphic asset.