Inline Hyfo 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, vintage, theatrical, cabaret, poster-like, period styling, decorative impact, signage voice, inline detailing, condensed, geometric, vertical stress, decorative, display.
A condensed, high-contrast display face built from strong vertical stems with an inline cut running through the black strokes. The outlines are crisp and mostly rectilinear with occasional rounded bowls, creating a geometric, vertically stressed rhythm. Counters are frequently interrupted by the internal stripe, giving many letters a segmented, stencil-like structure while keeping overall forms legible. Capitals feel tall and architectural, while the lowercase maintains a comparatively large x-height and tight spacing, with widths shifting notably from narrow letters to wider forms like M and W.
Best used for headlines, posters, and branded titles where the inline detailing can read clearly. It also suits logotypes, packaging fronts, menus, and signage that benefits from a vintage display voice. For long passages or small UI text, the narrow build and internal cutouts can reduce clarity.
The inline carving and tall, narrow proportions evoke early 20th‑century signage and showcard lettering. It reads as stylish and theatrical—suited to nightlife, cinema, and period-inspired branding—while still feeling clean and graphic rather than distressed.
The design appears intended to reinterpret condensed display lettering with an engraved inline that adds decoration without adding extra weight. It aims to deliver a bold, period-flavored presence with strong vertical rhythm and a distinctive striped interior.
The internal striping is the defining feature and becomes most pronounced in rounded letters (C, O, Q) and numerals, where it creates a layered, dimensional effect. The design relies on solid black mass, so it holds strongest at medium-to-large sizes where the inline detail has room to breathe.