Inline Ashi 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Gothic M' and 'Core Sans M' by S-Core and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, stenciled, retro, punchy, mechanical, impact, texture, branding, retro display, geometric, blocky, carved, segmented, display.
A heavy, geometric sans with compact counters and broad, blunt terminals. Each letterform is cut through by a consistent vertical inline channel that reads as a carved highlight, creating a segmented, almost stencil-like construction across straights and curves. Curves are largely circular and squared off by the weight, while joins and corners stay firm and engineered rather than calligraphic. The rhythm is tight and emphatic, with punctuation and numerals matching the same split-stroke logic for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, event titles, packaging fronts, and bold branding marks where the inline carving can be appreciated. It can also work for short signage or labels that benefit from an industrial, stenciled flavor, but is less ideal for long passages of small text.
The inline cuts lend a machined, poster-ready attitude—part industrial signage, part retro display. It feels bold and utilitarian, with a slightly playful edge from the repeating internal stripe that adds motion and texture without becoming decorative script-like ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through dense, blocky forms while adding instant recognizability via a uniform inline cut. The goal is a strong display voice with a built-in texture that evokes fabricated lettering and stencil-like construction.
The vertical inline detail is prominent at large sizes and can visually merge at small sizes, so the design reads best when given room. The internal cuts create a distinctive texture in word shapes, especially in round letters and numerals where the stripe acts like a central spine.