Inline Asfo 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech; 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat; and 'Angmar', 'Delonie', and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, gothic, athletic, poster, retro, impact, engraved feel, space saving, display emphasis, octagonal, angular, condensed, chamfered, inline cut.
A condensed, heavy display face built from straight strokes and sharp corners, with frequent chamfered terminals that create an octagonal, sign-painted silhouette. A consistent inline cut runs through many verticals and main stems, producing a carved, dimensional effect while keeping the letterforms strongly blocky. Counters are tight and geometric; curves are minimized and where present they resolve into faceted joins rather than smooth rounds. The overall rhythm is vertical and punchy, with compact widths, tall proportions, and emphatic cap shapes that hold together well in headline settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, badges, and signage where the inline carving can read clearly. It can also work for sports-themed branding and packaging labels that benefit from a sturdy, engraved look, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys a bold, no-nonsense tone with a vintage-industrial edge. Its inlined cuts and faceted geometry suggest stamped metal, engraved signage, and old-style athletic or workwear lettering, giving it a confident, slightly dramatic presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a condensed footprint while adding crafted personality through faceted terminals and an engraved inline. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and a consistent internal highlight to evoke classic display lettering in modern, clean vectors.
Distinctive faceting appears across both uppercase and lowercase, helping maintain a cohesive texture in mixed-case text. The inline detail is subtle enough to read as an internal highlight rather than outline, adding character without fully breaking the mass of the strokes.