Inline Asfy 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, retro, circus, playful, decorative, poster, attention grabbing, vintage signage, decorative impact, headline economy, inline, layered, shadowed, rounded, condensed.
A condensed, heavy display face built from solid strokes with a consistent inline channel that creates a carved, two-layer look. Terminals are generally rounded and softened, while curves stay taut and verticals remain dominant, giving the alphabet a tall, poster-like stance. The inline detailing is fairly uniform in width and placement across letters and numerals, producing a rhythmic striped effect that reads as dimensional at larger sizes. Counters are compact and the overall construction feels intentionally bold and graphic rather than text-oriented.
Well-suited for posters, event graphics, headlines, and branding where a decorative, vintage-leaning inline look can carry the composition. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from a bold silhouette with built-in detail, especially when set large or with generous tracking.
The inline cut and tall proportions evoke vintage signage and show-poster typography, with a lively, slightly theatrical personality. It feels upbeat and attention-seeking, leaning toward amusement, fairground, and mid-century display cues rather than sober editorial tone.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic inline display treatment—combining a bold outer shape with an internal carved line to add visual richness without additional effects. Its condensed build suggests an intention to stack well in tight headline spaces while still reading as ornamental.
The design relies on interior detailing for character, so the inline channel and tight counters become key identifiers; this makes it most effective when given enough size and spacing to keep the interior cuts clear. Numerals match the same decorative, layered logic and maintain the condensed, vertical emphasis for consistent headline color.