Inline Nuwi 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, theatrical, retro, confident, lively, decorative, display, attention, dimensionality, heritage, bracketed, engraved, layered, ornamental, showcard.
A right-leaning, display-oriented serif with pronounced stroke contrast and broad proportions. The strokes are punctuated by consistent interior inlining that reads as a carved channel running through the letterforms, producing a dimensional, engraved effect. Serifs are brackety and expressive, with rounded joins and swelling curves; counters remain fairly open, while the inline detail creates a layered rhythm across both straight stems and bowls.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, event graphics, and branding moments that benefit from an expressive, vintage-leaning voice. It can work well for short to medium lines of text where the inline carving remains legible, and as a secondary accent face alongside a simpler text family for contrast.
This face projects a theatrical, showcard energy with a slightly retro, tongue-in-cheek confidence. The slanted posture and carved interior detailing add a sense of motion and spectacle, making it feel more like a headline personality than a quiet workhorse.
The design appears intended to deliver strong shelf impact through bold, slanted forms and a distinctive inline treatment that adds depth without requiring outlines or shading. It prioritizes character and presence, using high-contrast curves and serif gestures to evoke vintage signage and engraved lettering.
The numerals and capitals carry especially strong visual weight, with the inline channel remaining consistent across rounded and straight shapes. In longer passages, the internal carving becomes a prominent texture, so generous sizing and spacing help preserve clarity.