Inline Siba 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, playful, sporty, marquee, display impact, vintage feel, dimensional effect, brand presence, outlined, inline, layered, shadowed, rounded.
A heavy, all-caps-friendly display face built from thick strokes with a continuous inner inline that reads as a carved highlight. Forms are predominantly geometric with rounded curves (notably C/O/Q and the bowls) contrasted by crisp corners and flattened terminals on many straight letters. The inline follows the outer contour consistently, producing a layered, dimensional look; small irregularities in the inline’s path and joins add a hand-drawn, poster-like character. Lowercase matches the uppercase’s bold construction with simple, single-storey forms and sturdy stems, and the numerals are equally blocky with clear counters and a prominent internal stripe.
Best suited to big, bold applications where the inline can be appreciated: headlines, posters, event graphics, storefront signage, badges, and logo marks. It also works well for packaging and labels that aim for a retro or sporty feel.
The overall tone feels classic and extroverted—like painted storefront lettering, vintage athletic branding, or fairground posters. The inline detail adds sparkle and motion, giving the font a cheerful, attention-grabbing presence without relying on italics or extreme ornament.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display font that combines a solid, geometric base with an inline highlight to create depth and a decorative finish. Its consistent contour-following stripe and sturdy proportions suggest it was drawn to stay legible while delivering a vintage, show-card style personality.
The strong inline and thick outlines make the design read best at display sizes; at smaller sizes the internal stripe can visually thicken and the layered details may begin to merge. Round letters show smooth, even curvature, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) emphasize the bold, graphic silhouette.