Inline Paju 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, event branding, art deco, theatrical, luxurious, mystery, retro, decorative impact, vintage glamor, signage feel, engraved look, brand distinctiveness, geometric, flared, stencil-like, monoline cut, display.
A striking display face built from heavy geometric strokes with a consistent inline cut that splits many stems and bowls, creating a crisp, engraved look. Curves are smooth and largely circular (notably in C, O, Q, and 0), while terminals often flare into sharp, tapered points on diagonals and ends, lending a chiseled rhythm. Proportions feel open and spacious with generous counters and a tall lowercase presence; the lowercase forms keep a simplified, stylized structure rather than conventional text proportions. Numerals and capitals share the same strong black mass and carved-through detailing, producing clear silhouette recognition at larger sizes.
This font is best suited to display contexts where its inline carving and flared geometry can be appreciated—posters, editorial headlines, logotypes, packaging, and event or nightlife branding. It works especially well for short phrases and titles, and benefits from comfortable tracking to keep the internal cuts legible. For small sizes or dense paragraphs, the strong internal striping and stylization can become visually busy.
The overall tone evokes vintage glamour and stagecraft, with an Art Deco–adjacent blend of elegance and drama. The carved inline detail reads like inlaid metal or illuminated signage, giving the font a ceremonial, slightly mysterious presence. Its sharp flares and bold geometry add energy and a sense of spectacle.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, decorative statement with a refined, engraved inline motif, combining geometric construction with dramatic, flared terminals. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and a consistent carved-through detail to suggest luxury signage and classic show-card typography.
The inline treatment is sometimes centered and sometimes paired with adjacent vertical cuts, creating a rhythmic play of black-and-white stripes across the alphabet. Some glyphs use exaggerated diagonals and wedge-like joins, which increases personality but also makes the design feel intentionally decorative rather than neutral. The dot on i/j appears as a solid round, contrasting with the otherwise carved interiors.