Inline Jena 12 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, playful, bold, graphic, attention grabbing, retro styling, display impact, brand stamping, high visibility, outline, double-line, rounded, blocky, monolinear.
A heavy, monolinear sans with rounded corners and simplified, geometric construction. Each glyph is built from a thick outer stroke with a consistent inner cut creating a continuous inline/track effect, producing a double-contour look without true contrast. Proportions are broad and open, with generous counters in round letters and squared terminals in straight strokes, giving the alphabet a sturdy, sign-like rhythm. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly wide stances and prominent inner channels for high visibility.
Works best for large-scale display settings where the inner inline detail can be seen clearly, such as posters, event titles, sports-themed branding, storefront signage, and packaging. It can also add a retro accent in short UI labels or badges, but is most effective when given ample size and spacing.
The inline carving and chunky silhouettes evoke vintage athletic lettering and mid‑century display graphics. It reads as energetic and attention-grabbing, with a playful confidence that feels suited to headlines and bold statements rather than quiet text.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a built-in decorative inline, creating a classic “outlined stripe” effect that reads quickly at a distance while adding visual texture up close. Its broad proportions and rounded geometry suggest an intention toward friendly, highly legible display typography with a vintage athletic flavor.
The inner inline is generally centered and uniform, which makes the style coherent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The design maintains clear shapes even in complex letters (like S, G, and 8), helping preserve recognition while emphasizing the decorative channel.