Inline Gaku 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, sports branding, game ui, retro, sporty, techy, fast, futuristic, speed emphasis, graphic texture, display impact, retro futurism, rounded, monolinear, oblique, aerodynamic, outlined.
An oblique, rounded sans with monolinear, low-contrast construction and a distinctive single inline cut running through each stroke. Letterforms lean forward with smooth, squared-off curves and soft corners, giving the set an aerodynamic, streamlined feel. The inline detail tracks consistently across stems, bowls, and diagonals, creating a layered, dimensional stroke without adding weight. Counters are fairly open and proportions are balanced, with compact joins and slightly condensed-looking rhythm in text despite generally even character widths.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where the inline “racing stripe” can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also works well for sports, automotive, and tech-themed graphics, as well as game/UI titles and labels where a sense of motion and futuristic polish is desirable.
The forward slant and racing-stripe inline suggest motion and speed, evoking retro athletic graphics and sci‑fi interface styling at the same time. The look feels energetic and engineered—more display-driven than neutral—while remaining clean enough to read in short bursts.
Designed to deliver a dynamic italic sans with built-in graphic texture, using an internal inline to add depth and speed-striping without relying on heavy contrast or decorative terminals. The goal appears to be a display face that feels fast and modern while retaining consistent, rounded construction across the full alphanumeric set.
The inline sits inside the stroke rather than splitting it into multiple bands, so the face reads as an outlined/striped display sans rather than a filled text italic. Numerals match the same rounded, streamlined geometry and maintain the consistent interior stripe, helping headlines and numbering systems feel cohesive.