Inline Ebba 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, retro, display, playful, geometric, deco revival, sign lettering, decorative display, brand character, inline, monoline, outlined, rounded, faceted.
A geometric display face built from sturdy, low-contrast strokes with a consistent inline cut that creates a hollowed, double-stroke look. Forms lean on circles and straight segments, with rounded bowls and frequent hard, faceted joins on diagonals (notably in A, K, M, N, V, W, X, Y, Z). Counters are generous and the overall rhythm is open, while the inline detailing stays fairly uniform across capitals, lowercase, and figures, giving the alphabet a cohesive, sign-like presence.
Best suited to display settings where the inline detail can read clearly—posters, headlines, event graphics, branding marks, packaging, and storefront or menu-style signage. It can work for short subheads and pull quotes at moderate sizes, but the interior line detail is most effective when given enough scale and contrast.
The inline construction and geometric simplification evoke a classic Art Deco and early-modernist mood—bold, decorative, and slightly theatrical. It reads as upbeat and nostalgic, with a clean, graphic sparkle that feels at home in vintage-inspired branding and poster typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly recognizable, decorative inline look with Art Deco-era geometry, balancing bold silhouettes with a lighter internal cut for visual interest. It prioritizes graphic impact and stylistic character over neutral text economy.
Lowercase proportions are compact with short extenders, and several glyphs show intentionally stylized geometry (e.g., single-storey a, compact r, and angular diagonals). Numerals follow the same inline treatment; curved figures like 6, 8, and 9 emphasize rounded terminals, while 1 and 7 are sharply chiseled, reinforcing the mixed round/angled motif.