Inline Tazi 5 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports, packaging, retro, racing, comic, energetic, futuristic, impact, speed, dimensionality, display, slanted, angular, outlined, chiseled, shadowed.
A condensed, right-leaning display face built from chunky, high-contrast strokes with sharp, angular terminals and slightly squared curves. The letterforms are constructed as heavy outlines with a carved inline running through the black shapes, creating a layered, dimensional feel. Counters are tight and geometry is compact, with wide feet on several forms and brisk, forward-tilting rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a fast, graphic voice is needed—especially for sports, racing themes, arcade or action-oriented entertainment, and bold packaging. It will perform most convincingly at larger sizes where the inline carving and tight counters remain clear.
The overall tone is fast and assertive, evoking motorsport graphics and late-20th-century action titling. The inline cut and outline structure add a punchy, poster-like flair that reads as bold, playful, and a bit futuristic rather than restrained or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through condensed proportions, pronounced slant, and a signature inline cut that suggests speed and depth. Its construction prioritizes graphic presence and stylistic character for display typography over quiet readability in long text.
The inline detail is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a strong stripe effect that can visually clump at small sizes. The slant and condensed width amplify motion, while the thick perimeter outline helps the shapes hold together in short, high-impact settings.