Inline Hetu 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, game ui, titles, sci-fi, tech, retro, industrial, arcade, futuristic display, tech branding, engraved effect, modular geometry, angular, geometric, chamfered, outlined, inline.
A geometric, angular display face built from squared-off strokes with frequent chamfered corners and occasional cut-in notches. The letterforms use a dark outer contour with a narrow internal inline that creates a carved, channel-like effect, producing a crisp two-line rhythm throughout. Proportions are compact and mostly rectangular, with open counters and segmented joins that emphasize straight horizontals and verticals over curves; rounded shapes like O and 0 appear as faceted octagons. Spacing reads even and blocky, with a consistent modular feel across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings such as titles, posters, logo wordmarks, game or sci-fi interface graphics, and packaging where the inline engraving can read clearly. It performs particularly well on high-contrast backgrounds and at larger sizes where the channel detail stays distinct. For long passages at small sizes, the decorative interior line may become visually busy, so shorter bursts of text are the strongest fit.
The overall tone feels futuristic and mechanical, with a strong arcade/console flavor. The inline detailing adds a sense of circuitry or engraved metal, giving the font a manufactured, high-contrast-on-screen presence. Its sharp geometry and stencil-like cuts convey speed, precision, and a slightly aggressive tech aesthetic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, futuristic display voice using modular, straight-edged construction paired with an engraved inline accent. It aims to evoke industrial signage and retro-digital styling while maintaining consistent geometry across the character set for strong branding coherence.
Lowercase forms largely mirror the angular construction of the capitals, keeping a uniform, engineered texture in text. Numerals follow the same faceted geometry, helping headings and UI-style readouts feel cohesive. The internal inline remains consistently placed, functioning as a decorative highlight rather than improving small-size legibility.