Inline Tufo 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, retro, circus, western, sporty, showcard, attention, nostalgia, dimensionality, slab serif, bracketed, shadowed, outlined, display.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif display face with compact counters, strong bracketed serifs, and a pronounced inline cut that runs through each stroke, producing a carved, dimensional feel. The letterforms are broad and emphatic, with crisp joins, steep diagonals, and a steady rhythm across capitals and lowercase. A dark outer edge and inner detailing create a multi-layered silhouette that reads like inked lettering with an inset stripe, giving each glyph a robust, poster-ready presence.
Well suited for headlines, posters, and signage where large sizes allow the inline detail to stay clear. It also fits logos, event branding, and packaging that benefit from a vintage, high-impact display style, especially when paired with simpler supporting text.
The tone is bold and theatrical, leaning into vintage show typography with a punchy, attention-grabbing cadence. Its inline treatment and weighty slabs evoke signage, banners, and headline lettering where impact and personality matter more than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through bold slabs and an inset inline that suggests carved or layered lettering. Its consistent slant and dimensional detailing aim to add motion and spectacle, making it a characterful choice for display-driven typography.
The numerals and uppercase set feel especially emblematic, with strong geometry and consistent internal striping that reinforces a cohesive, engraved look. In longer text, the dense black mass and interior cuts create lively texture, best suited to short bursts rather than continuous reading.