Inline Tazi 1 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, event promos, packaging, sporty, retro, dynamic, aggressive, display, impact, motion, branding, dimension, texture, slanted, condensed, outlined, sharp, angular.
A slanted, condensed display face with heavy, sculpted strokes and an inline cut that runs through the letterforms like a carved highlight. Shapes are built from squared curves and angled terminals, with tight apertures and a compact stance that keeps the silhouettes tall and energetic. The outline and inner carving create a layered, dimensional look, while counters remain relatively small and rhythmic across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same forward-leaning construction, with blocky curves and crisp corners that keep them visually consistent in headline settings.
Best suited to large-format display typography such as posters, headlines, sports identities, team marks, and promotional graphics where the inline carving can carry the visual interest. It can also work for packaging or merchandise wordmarks that benefit from a bold, energetic, slightly retro stance.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and showy, evoking motorsport, athletic branding, and action-oriented graphics. Its inline detailing reads like speed-striping or engraved metal, giving a retro-futuristic edge that feels bold and competitive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint, combining a forward slant and condensed proportions with an engraved inline that adds depth and motion. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and graphic texture for attention-grabbing titles and branding.
The internal inline and outline detailing become a defining feature at larger sizes, where the carved channel is clearly legible and adds texture. In smaller applications the tight interior spaces and stacked stroke effects may visually fill in, so it reads best when given room and contrast.