Inline Kowi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, handmade, loud, friendly, impact, dimension, retro feel, handmade look, rounded, soft terminals, chunky, swashy, textured.
A heavy, right-leaning display face with rounded, brush-like construction and softened corners. Strokes are thick and continuous with a consistent carved inline running through the letterforms, creating a cut-out highlight that adds depth and keeps counters open at larger sizes. Curves are broad and bouncy, joins are smooth, and terminals tend toward blunted, slightly swollen shapes; overall spacing is compact with energetic rhythm and noticeable letter-to-letter personality.
Best suited for bold headlines and short, punchy copy in posters, event graphics, packaging, and expressive brand marks. It can also work well for signage and social graphics where a retro, handcrafted look is desired, particularly when set large enough for the inline detail to read clearly.
The font projects a bold, upbeat tone with a casual, hand-painted feel. Its inline cut adds a vintage sign-painting and poster sensibility, giving it a lively, attention-seeking presence that reads as fun and informal rather than formal or technical.
Likely designed to mimic a bold brush-script display while adding an inline cut for extra dimensionality and visual interest. The combination of heavy strokes, rounded shapes, and the carved highlight aims to deliver high impact with a friendly, vintage-leaning personality.
The inline detail and dark massing make the style most effective at display sizes, where the internal cut and texture-like speckling remain visible and contribute to the handcrafted character. Round forms (like O, C, S) feel especially soft and buoyant, reinforcing the friendly, approachable voice.