Inline Paho 7 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A stylized display face built from bold geometric masses split by a consistent inline cut, creating a carved, two-tone illusion within each stroke. Letterforms alternate between solid vertical slabs and thin, hairline curves, producing a dramatic contrast and a crisp, architectural rhythm. Counters are often simplified into semicircles and circular segments, with frequent use of straight-sided bowls and hard terminals that feel modular and constructed. The overall proportions lean broad with generous spacing, while the lowercase maintains a notably tall x-height and simplified, single-storey forms (notably a and g) that keep the texture even in longer lines.
Best suited for large-scale display typography where the inline carving and high-contrast construction can read cleanly—posters, editorial headlines, logotypes, event branding, and packaging. It can also work for signage or title cards where a decorative, engraved look is desired, while body text use should be reserved for short passages and ample size due to the intricate internal cuts.
The font projects a polished, vintage showcard energy with a strong Art Deco flavor—sleek, ornamental, and confidently graphic. The inline carving reads like engraved signage or chrome-inlaid lettering, giving it a luxe, nightlife, and poster-era tone that feels both classic and stylized.
The design intention appears to be a decorative, era-referential display face that mimics engraved or inlaid lettering through a consistent internal cut. By combining geometric bowls with stark verticals and hairline curves, it aims to deliver a distinctive, premium look that stands out in branding and titling.
The inline split is used as a unifying motif across rounds, stems, and diagonals, giving the set a cohesive ‘inlaid’ construction even where strokes change direction. Numerals echo the same carved geometry, with simplified shapes and prominent vertical emphasis that stays consistent with the caps. In paragraphs, the sharp contrast and interior cuts create lively sparkle but also a busy texture at smaller sizes, suggesting a preference for larger display settings.