Inline Fihi 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, titles, packaging, techno, retro, futuristic, arcade, industrial, impact, tech styling, display branding, futurism, octagonal, monolinear, outlined, geometric, angular.
A geometric, angular display face built from heavy, squared forms with beveled corners and a consistent inline cut that runs through the strokes, creating a crisp, channel-like detail. Counters and apertures are mostly rectangular, and curves are generally replaced by faceted arcs, giving round letters a boxy, octagonal footprint. Stroke endings are clean and mechanical, with a modular feel that keeps widths and joins visually consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Spacing reads slightly expanded and the silhouette stays sturdy even in tighter shapes, making the inline detail a defining structural feature rather than a delicate accent.
Best suited for short, prominent settings such as headlines, game or tech branding, poster titles, product marks, and packaging where the inline detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for UI-style graphics, badges, and signage-inspired compositions that benefit from a robust, engineered look.
The overall tone is boldly technological and retro-futurist, reminiscent of arcade-era graphics, sci‑fi interfaces, and industrial signage. The beveled geometry and carved-through line add a schematic, engineered character that feels synthetic, fast, and assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a heavy, geometric skeleton while adding visual interest via a consistent inline incision. Its faceted curves and beveled corners suggest a deliberate nod to digital-era styling—built for attention-grabbing display typography rather than extended reading.
The inline channels create strong internal rhythm and can produce visible striping in longer text, especially at smaller sizes. The faceted construction keeps forms highly regular, with distinctive squared bowls and angular diagonals that emphasize a machine-made, grid-friendly aesthetic.