Inline Ehby 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, art deco, retro, theatrical, playful, glam, decorative impact, retro revival, signage feel, ornamental branding, geometric, rounded, monoline feel, layered, striped.
A geometric display face built from rounded, monolithic forms with a prominent inline cut running through each stroke. Letters are constructed from thick outer contours with one or more interior channel lines that track the curves and terminals, creating a layered, striped look. Curves are smooth and circular (notably in O/C/G/Q), corners are softly squared, and counters are generous for a hollowed, neon-tube effect. The overall rhythm is consistent and modular, with simplified joins and sturdy stems that keep the inline detailing legible at headline sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, event posters, logos, packaging, and signage where the inline carving can read clearly. It performs especially well in short phrases and wordmarks, and can add a retro accent to branding systems when used sparingly.
The inline striping and rounded geometry evoke marquee signage, 1920s–30s Deco display, and modern retro branding. It reads as confident and showy—more about personality and ornament than neutrality—while staying clean enough to feel contemporary. The repeated internal lines add a sense of motion and glow, giving the face a festive, nightlife-adjacent tone.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic inline display lettering with a smooth geometric skeleton and consistent internal channeling, delivering a bold silhouette with built-in ornamentation. The goal is high impact and immediate recognizability, resembling illuminated or engraved letterforms without relying on additional effects.
The inline channels vary slightly with shape, sometimes stacking into multiple parallel lines on straights and tightening through curves, which adds visual texture without breaking the letter skeleton. Numerals and punctuation follow the same layered construction, supporting cohesive titling and poster work.