Inline Irme 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Beachwood' by Swell Type and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports, gaming, posters, headlines, logos, energetic, sporty, retro, aggressive, technical, impact, motion, branding, headline, display, angular, blocky, geometric, notched, squared.
The design is a slanted, all-caps–friendly display face with condensed proportions and heavy, blocky strokes. Letterforms are constructed from angular, squared shapes with chamfered corners and occasional notched joins, creating a hard-edged rhythm. A consistent internal inline cut runs through the strokes, producing a layered, dimensional look while keeping counters tight and geometric. The lowercase mirrors the same constructed, vertical emphasis, and numerals follow the same squared, athletic structure.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging, and posters where a loud, kinetic presence is desired. It fits well in sports branding, motorsport or automotive themes, gaming and arcade aesthetics, and bold editorial callouts. The strong internal detailing favors larger sizes for clarity, especially in dense copy or at small resolutions.
This font projects a fast, high-impact attitude with a distinctly retro, action-oriented energy. The carved inline detail adds a technical, industrial edge, giving the overall tone a sporty, arcade-like punch that feels built for attention rather than subtlety.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize visual impact in short bursts of text, using a forward slant and compact width to suggest speed and momentum. The inline cut and sharp geometry look intentionally engineered to add depth and a distinctive signature without relying on curves or delicate contrast.
Caps are particularly dominant, with squared bowls and rectangular counters that reinforce a mechanical, constructed feel. Spacing and rhythm read tight and punchy, and the inline treatment remains consistent across letters and numerals, helping long lines of text keep a unified, striped texture.