Inline Lysy 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, vintage, circus, playful, western, poster, attention grabbing, vintage revival, signage feel, engraved look, display impact, slab serif, inline, ornate, decorative, rounded terminals.
A very heavy slab-serif display face with an inline incised through most stems, creating a carved, sign-painted look. The letterforms are generously proportioned with broad bowls, soft curves, and sturdy bracketed serifs that read as chunky and slightly bulbous rather than sharp. Stroke endings tend to round off, and several glyphs show small notches and scooped joins that add a hand-cut, woodtype-like irregularity while keeping a consistent overall rhythm. Spacing is roomy and the figures and capitals are especially blocky, designed to hold their shape at large sizes where the inline detail stays visible.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, event titles, storefront signage, and packaging where a vintage, crafted tone is desired. It can also work for short-word logos and badges, especially when you want an old-time or carnival flair. For longer text, it will be most comfortable in short bursts (subheads, pull quotes) where the heavy color and inline detail don’t overwhelm.
The font conveys a nostalgic, showman energy—part old-west poster, part carnival banner—mixing friendliness with a bold, attention-seeking presence. Its inline cut gives it a crafted, engraved feel that suggests traditional signage and theatrical headlines rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to emulate bold historical display typography with a decorative inline cut, prioritizing impact and character over neutrality. Its chunky slabs and engraved interior line aim to deliver a classic poster aesthetic that remains legible and distinctive at large sizes.
The inline treatment varies subtly across curved and straight strokes, which adds texture and helps the face avoid looking mechanically uniform. Round counters remain open and readable despite the heavy weight, and the numerals carry the same carved, poster-like personality as the letters.