Inline Kome 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, bold, lively, display impact, retro signage, decorative lettering, brand voice, script-like, rounded, bouncy, swashy, hand-lettered.
A heavy, slanted display face with script-like construction and rounded terminals. Strokes are thick and continuous, with a consistent carved inline that runs through the forms, creating a dimensional, sign-paint feel. Letterforms are compact and lively, mixing cursive joins with occasional separated strokes, and showing generous curves, bulbous bowls, and soft edges. Capitals carry prominent swashes and looping entries, while lowercase maintains a rhythmic, bouncy baseline and simple, readable counters despite the dense weight.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logos, storefront-style signage, and packaging where the inline detail can read clearly. It works especially well for upbeat branding, event promotions, and retro-themed graphics, and is less appropriate for long passages or small UI text.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, with a playful, confectionary energy that reads like classic hand-lettered signage. The inline detailing adds a theatrical, show-card flair, making the font feel celebratory and attention-seeking rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to emulate bold brush or sign-painter lettering while adding a carved inline to suggest depth and highlight. Its exaggerated curves, swashy capitals, and dense weight prioritize personality and display impact over economy or continuous reading comfort.
The inline cut creates strong internal highlights that stay visible at display sizes, while the extreme stroke weight can reduce clarity in tighter settings. Numerals share the same rounded, swashy attitude, and the design maintains a cohesive black-and-inline pattern across both caps and lowercase.