Inline Ildy 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, art deco, industrial, retro, technical, neon, display impact, signage feel, retro modernism, space saving, decorative inline, condensed, monoline, inline detail, outlined, geometric.
A condensed, monoline display face with tall proportions and squared, softly rounded corners. Letters are drawn as outlined forms with an inline channel running through the strokes, producing a layered, sign‑like construction. Curves are minimal and controlled, terminals are mostly flat, and counters tend toward rectangular or rounded-rectangle shapes. Spacing and rhythm feel tight and vertical, emphasizing height and creating a consistent, architectural texture across lines of text.
Well-suited to attention-grabbing headlines, poster typography, venue or event signage, and brand marks that want a retro/industrial voice. It can also work for packaging accents and short, prominent labels where a distinctive inline effect is desirable.
The inline, hollowed construction evokes vintage signage and streamlined early-20th-century styling, with a crisp, engineered tone. It reads as confident and slightly theatrical—more “marquee” and “showcard” than neutral text—while still feeling orderly and technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact display style that combines condensed proportions with an inline, hollow construction for a built-in decorative effect. Its consistent geometry and vertical rhythm suggest an aim toward signage-inspired clarity and a vintage modernist flavor.
The narrow set and strong vertical emphasis make the face most effective at larger sizes, where the internal inline detail stays clear. Rounded corners help soften the otherwise rigid geometry, keeping the look clean rather than harsh.