Inline Vahi 12 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, playful, retro, hand-drawn, friendly, whimsical, novelty, cheerfulness, nostalgia, hand-lettering, rounded, monoline, outlined, decorative, cartoonish.
A rounded, display-oriented letterform set built from thick, softly inflated strokes with a narrow inline highlight that runs through the counters and along the main stems. Terminals are blunt and heavily rounded, and curves are generous, giving the glyphs a buoyant, bubble-like silhouette. The inline detail creates a dimensional, sign-painter feel and introduces lively internal rhythm, while overall spacing and proportions remain fairly even and readable at larger sizes. Figures follow the same inflated construction, with simple, open shapes and consistent rounding.
Best suited for headlines and short display text where the inline detailing can be appreciated. It works well for logos, packaging, posters, and signage that aim for a cheerful, retro-leaning personality, and is less ideal for dense body copy due to the decorative interior linework.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, novelty flavor reminiscent of hand-lettered packaging and mid-century signage. The inline “shine” detail adds a playful, animated energy that feels casual and fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with a built-in highlight effect—capturing the look of hand-drawn, outlined lettering while keeping forms simple and highly legible at larger sizes.
Stroke behavior is intentionally irregular in a hand-drawn way, and the inline detail varies subtly as it tracks around bends and junctions, which enhances the handcrafted character. Round letters (O, Q, C) and bowls (B, P, R) show the style most clearly, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) keep the same padded feel through simplified joins.