Inline Hesa 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, technical, architectural, display, inline effect, vintage signage, technical styling, dimensional look, octagonal, monolinear, outlined, geometric, angled terminals.
A condensed, geometric sans with outlined strokes and a consistent inline channel running through each stem, creating a multi-track, sign-painter/engraved look. Forms are built from straight segments with chamfered, octagonal corners; curves are minimal and rendered as faceted arcs. Stroke construction is uniform and modular, producing crisp counters, squared-off terminals, and a slightly mechanical rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, and wayfinding/signage where the inline construction can be appreciated. It can also work for short technical labels or UI section headers when set large enough to preserve the interior detailing.
The inline detailing and faceted geometry evoke vintage marquee lettering, industrial labeling, and technical drafting. It feels deliberate and engineered rather than expressive, with a retro-futurist tone that reads as both classic and schematic.
The font appears designed to deliver a built-up, dimensional effect through inline engraving within an outline skeleton, using a narrow, modular geometry for strong alignment and repeatable rhythm. Its aim is to provide a distinctive display voice that suggests precision, craft, and vintage industrial styling.
The design relies on internal linework for character, so it performs best when given enough size or print resolution for the inline channels to remain distinct. Numerals and uppercase have a sturdy, sign-like presence, while the lowercase keeps the same angular construction for a cohesive, display-oriented texture.