Inline Refi 3 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, retro, theatrical, noir, poster, space-saving, visual impact, vintage signage, dimensionality, decorative detail, condensed, inline, engraved, blocky, art deco.
A condensed display face built from tall, heavy rectangular forms with strongly squared terminals and compact counters. The strokes are treated with a consistent inline cut that reads as a carved highlight running through the black shapes, giving the letters a dimensional, engraved look. Curves are mostly rounded-rectangular rather than circular, and joins stay crisp, producing a rigid, architectural rhythm. Numerals and capitals are especially monolithic, with small apertures and tight internal spacing that emphasize verticality and density.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and signage where the inline engraving can be appreciated at display sizes. It also fits logo wordmarks and packaging needing a retro-industrial or theatrical accent, particularly for short phrases rather than long passages.
The inline carving and compressed stance evoke vintage signage and show-card lettering, with a slightly dramatic, stage-ready tone. It can feel industrial and noir at once—bold, attention-seeking, and a bit ceremonial—like stamped metal, ticketing, or marquee typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight horizontal footprint while adding a built-in highlight through inline carving. The goal seems to be a classic sign-painter or engraved-stamp feel—solid, assertive letterforms made more distinctive through interior cut lines.
The inline detailing adds visual texture even at larger sizes, but the small counters and condensed proportions make the face read best when given room and strong contrast against the background. The overall silhouette is consistent and grid-like, supporting punchy blocks of text and short headlines.