Inline Igsi 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, vintage, poster, assertive, mechanical, compact impact, engraved effect, headline display, retro signage, condensed, inline, monoline, square serif, display.
A condensed, all-caps-forward display face with tall proportions and an inline channel running through each stroke, creating a hollowed, engraved look. Stems are largely straight and monoline in feel, with squared terminals and small slab-like feet that give the letters a rigid, architectural stance. Curves are tightened and slightly squared off, and counters tend to be narrow, emphasizing a vertical rhythm. The inline detail is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, producing strong striping and a crisp, cut-out silhouette at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where the inline engraving can be appreciated. It can work well for branding marks and packaging systems that want a strong vertical presence and a classic industrial flavor, especially in one or two colors where the interior channel reads clearly.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and retro, like painted lettering on crates, industrial signage, or old product marks. The carved inline adds a sense of craft and rigidity—confident and a bit stern—while still reading as decorative rather than purely functional.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while adding personality through an engraved inline treatment. Its strict geometry and consistent internal channel suggest a focus on display typography for attention-grabbing titles and identity-driven applications.
Spacing appears tuned for headline settings, with compact sidebearings that amplify the condensed structure. The design maintains a steady texture in paragraph-like samples, but the interior inline can create visual shimmer at smaller sizes, where the cut-out detail competes with the narrow counters.