Inline Paru 2 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, retro, sporty, bold, industrial, playful, impact, retro flavor, dimensionality, branding, inline, blocky, rounded, slab-like, layered.
A heavy, wide, all-caps–friendly display sans with rounded corners and a strong, compact rhythm. Letterforms are built from chunky, mostly geometric strokes with flat terminals and squared shoulders, softened by subtle rounding. A consistent inline cut runs through many strokes as a narrow negative stripe, creating a layered, dimensional effect while preserving solid overall silhouettes. Counters are generous for the weight, and curves (C, G, O, S) stay smooth and circular, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) are thick and stable. Numerals share the same broad proportions and inline detailing, reading like bold signage figures.
Best suited to large-scale settings such as headlines, posters, badges, and logo wordmarks where the inline detailing can be appreciated. It also fits sports branding, retro-inspired packaging, and bold promotional graphics, and can work for short punchy subheads when spacing is given room to breathe.
The inline carving gives the font a confident, poster-forward energy that feels retro and athletic, like vintage team graphics or mid-century product branding. Its chunky proportions and built-in highlight suggest strength and momentum, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a built-in highlight line, turning a simple heavy sans into a more distinctive display face. Its wide stance, rounded geometry, and consistent inline treatment aim for bold readability and a branded, emblematic look.
In longer sample text the inline details create a lively texture and a slight “shadow/emboss” impression, especially where strokes stack closely (e.g., in dense lowercase and at tight joins). The design favors impact over subtlety, with the inline acting as a built-in accent that stays consistent across straight and curved strokes.