Inline Tari 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, art deco, vintage, showcard, theatrical, playful, decorative impact, retro styling, sign-like clarity, dimensional effect, geometric, rounded, monoline detail, stencil-like, poster.
A geometric display sans with heavy, rounded forms and an inline channel cut through each stroke, producing a crisp, engraved look. Counters are generally open and circular (notably in O, C, G, and the numerals), while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) keep a rigid, architectural skeleton. The inline is consistently positioned and follows curves cleanly, creating a strong two-tone rhythm within each letterform; terminals are mostly blunt, with occasional angled joins in K, V, W, X, and Y. Overall proportions feel compact and sturdy, with slightly varied letter widths and a clear emphasis on simple, high-impact shapes over fine detail.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where the inline carving can be appreciated—posters, storefront or event signage, packaging fronts, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for large-format editorial callouts or titles where a vintage, showcard tone is desired.
The font projects a classic marquee energy with a polished, retro sensibility. The inline cut gives it a lit-sign or engraved-metal vibe that reads as celebratory and attention-seeking, leaning toward early 20th-century poster and cinema aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact display voice by combining sturdy geometric construction with a decorative inline that adds dimensionality without complex ornament. It aims for immediate legibility at display sizes while supplying a distinctive retro signature through its consistent inner channel.
In the sample text, the inline detail remains prominent and gives long lines a strong horizontal texture, especially in rounded letters where the inner track creates concentric rings. The design’s clarity relies on the negative-space channel, so it visually thrives when the inline can stay distinct rather than filling in at very small sizes.