Inline Refi 9 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Franklin Gothic' by Elsner+Flake; 'Franklin Gothic SB', 'Franklin Gothic SG', and 'Franklin Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'Plymouth Serial' by SoftMaker; and 'TS Franklin Gothic' and 'TS Plymouth' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, punchy, headline, sturdy, impact, decorative detail, vintage display, badge lettering, sign style, slab serif, inline cut, industrial, poster, blocky.
A heavy slab‑serif display face with broad, squared proportions and firm, rectangular terminals. Strokes are largely straight and geometric, with modest rounding at some joins and counters that stay compact under the dense weight. A thin inline cut is carved through the strokes, creating a crisp internal highlight that follows the letterforms and emphasizes the outer silhouette. Uppercase forms feel especially block-like and stable, while the lowercase keeps the same muscular construction with tight apertures and strong vertical rhythm.
Best suited to large-scale applications such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and signage where the bold silhouette and inline accent can be appreciated. It also works well for logos, badges, team or event marks, and short emphatic statements that benefit from a vintage-industrial, high-impact look.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a classic sign-painting and sports-lettering flavor. The inline detail adds a decorative, slightly vintage polish, giving the face a “built” and badge-like character rather than a neutral text voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif backbone, then add visual interest through a carved inline that suggests engraving or layered lettering. It’s geared toward attention-grabbing display typography that reads quickly while feeling decorative and robust.
Figures are robust and poster-ready, with simple, easily recognized shapes that prioritize impact over delicacy. The inline is consistently thin relative to the heavy stems, producing a strong black/white interplay that stays readable at display sizes while adding texture in larger settings.