Inline Ehni 13 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, art deco, retro, marquee, neon, theatrical, signage feel, decorative inline, vintage display, marquee impact, monoline, inline, outline, geometric, condensed.
A condensed, monoline display face built from open outline strokes with a consistent inline channel running through each form. Curves are smooth and near-geometric, while terminals are clean and mostly square-cut, giving the letters a crisp, sign-like finish. Counters are generous for the width, and round letters (O, C, G) stay evenly drawn, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain taut and symmetrical. The overall rhythm is uniform and vertical, with a strong emphasis on clear silhouettes and a decorative interior line.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where the inline detailing can read clearly and contribute to a decorative tone. It can also work for logo marks and packaging titles that want a vintage or marquee flavor, especially in single-word or short-phrase settings.
The inline construction and condensed proportions evoke vintage signage, theater marquees, and 1920s–30s inspired display typography. It reads as stylish and a bit showy—more about sparkle and presence than neutrality—while staying disciplined and orderly rather than hand-made or grungy.
The design appears intended as a decorative display face that borrows from classic sign and Art Deco-era aesthetics, using an inline channel to add depth and ornament without increasing stroke contrast. Its condensed build and consistent geometry prioritize strong, easily recognizable silhouettes with a distinctive interior detailing.
The inline detail remains prominent at larger sizes and creates a layered, dimensional effect on both straight stems and rounded bowls. Because the letterforms are drawn as outlines, dark-on-light settings feel airy and bright, and spacing appears designed for headline use where the internal striping can be appreciated.