Inline Siba 1 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, circus, playful, poster, attention grabbing, vintage display, showcard style, dimensional effect, layered, outlined, decorative, rounded, compact.
A decorative display face built from heavy, rounded strokes with an internal inline cut that reads like a carved channel through each letterform. The design uses a multi-line construction—solid outer silhouette plus inset lines—creating a layered, dimensional feel without actual shading. Curves are broadly drawn and terminals are smooth, while counters stay relatively open for an inline style. Overall proportions are sturdy and slightly compact, with simple, geometric joins and consistent inset spacing that keeps the pattern coherent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short, prominent text where the inline detail can be appreciated—headlines, posters, badges, product packaging, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for wordmarks or event titles where a retro display tone is desired; for long body copy, the dense decorative lines may feel busy at smaller sizes.
The inline detailing and thick outlines give the font a vintage showcard and marquee energy, evoking classic circus, arcade, and storefront lettering. It feels upbeat and attention-seeking, with a crafted, sign-painted character that reads as nostalgic rather than formal.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact through a bold silhouette enhanced by an engraved inline accent, offering a ready-made vintage display voice. Its consistent inset system suggests an intention to mimic carved, outlined, or showcard lettering while keeping forms simple and highly legible at display sizes.
The inline channel remains visible even in tighter shapes like S, a, e, and 8, producing a crisp, engraved look. Diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) carry the same inset rhythm, and the numerals keep a consistent decorative treatment suited to headings and price-style callouts.