Inline Irde 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evanston Alehouse', 'Evanston Tavern', and 'Refinery' by Kimmy Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: team branding, posters, headlines, jerseys, packaging, varsity, sporty, retro, bold, poster, athletic branding, dimensional effect, emblem design, headline impact, octagonal, chamfered, outlined, inline, blocky.
A condensed, block-built display face with sturdy strokes and a crisp inline cut that tracks consistently through each letterform. Corners are chamfered into squared-octagonal turns, giving curves like C, G, O, and 0 a faceted, sign-painted geometry rather than true rounds. Strokes stay even and monoline in feel, while counters are compact and the internal inline creates a double-stroke illusion that adds depth without adding weight. Uppercase forms read as classic slabless athletic caps; lowercase echoes the same construction with simple, utilitarian shapes and minimal modulation.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display settings where the inline detail can be seen clearly—sports branding, event posters, jersey-style graphics, product labels, and bold UI badges. It can also work for punchy subheads at larger sizes, especially in single-color applications that benefit from the built-in linework.
The overall tone feels athletic and marquee-like, with a nostalgic nod to team lettering, stadium graphics, and vintage packaging. The inline detail introduces a crafted, emblematic flavor—confident and attention-seeking—without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to modernize traditional athletic block lettering by adding a precise inline channel and faceted corners, creating a dimensional, emblem-friendly look that stays clean and reproducible in flat color.
Spacing appears tuned for display use, with tight internal counters and a strong vertical rhythm that keeps words compact. Numerals and capitals share the same faceted rounding, producing a cohesive, badge-ready texture when set in all caps or mixed with figures.