Inline Irha 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, industrial, bold, playful, impact, compactness, vintage flavor, dimensional effect, blocky, outlined, inline, condensed, geometric.
A condensed, block-constructed display sans with squared curves and a prominent inline cut that runs through the black strokes, creating a hollowed, sign-painter style channel. Terminals are mostly flat and orthogonal, with occasional angled joins that add a slightly faceted rhythm. Counters are compact and rectangular, and the overall silhouette stays tight and vertical, producing a strong, stacked texture in words. Numerals and capitals read especially sturdy, while the lowercase maintains a simplified, sturdy construction that matches the caps.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, sports branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for signage or title treatments where the inline channel adds character and separation, but it is likely more effective for display typography than extended reading.
The inline detailing and compact, heavy silhouettes give the face a vintage poster and athletic-lettering energy, with a confident, utilitarian punch. It feels at home in environments that want to look loud, energetic, and slightly nostalgic without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while adding visual interest through an integrated inline cut. Its simplified, geometric construction prioritizes strong silhouettes and easy recognition in attention-grabbing applications.
The inline cut remains consistent across glyphs and functions like a built-in highlight, helping large settings feel dimensional while keeping a single-color footprint. The condensed proportions and tight internal spaces suggest it will prefer moderate-to-large sizes where the carved channel and counters can stay clear.