Inline Ehza 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, vintage, theatrical, playful, poster-like, retro flair, ornamental texture, display impact, signage style, inline, decorative, condensed, geometric, high-waisted.
A decorative inline display face with tall, condensed proportions and rounded terminals. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with a consistent inline cut that runs through stems, bowls, and diagonals, creating a carved, sign-painted feel. Counters are compact and often vertically emphasized, and several capitals lean toward simplified, geometric construction (notably the circular forms). The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with occasional flare-like curves in characters such as S and the numerals, and a distinctive double-stroke treatment in letters like M and W that heightens the striped effect.
Best suited to display settings where the inline detailing can be appreciated: posters, headlines, event graphics, branding marks, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling, but the strong internal striping tends to dominate in extended text.
The tone reads strongly vintage and stagey, evoking Art Deco signage, circus posters, and early 20th‑century display lettering. The inline detailing adds sparkle and drama, making the face feel celebratory and slightly whimsical while still maintaining a clean, structured silhouette.
The design appears intended to provide an instantly recognizable retro display voice by combining condensed, vertical silhouettes with a consistent inline carving for ornamental impact. The goal seems to be high visual presence and distinctive texture rather than quiet readability.
The inline channel is visually prominent and becomes a key part of texture at text sizes, producing a busy, patterned color in longer lines. Numerals and round letters (O/Q/8/9) showcase the most striking striped interior, while straight-stem letters create a more architectural, column-like cadence.