Inline Retu 4 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Parsi' by Naghi Naghachian (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, game ui, sports branding, packaging, sci‑fi, industrial, techno, arcade, mechanical, impact, futurism, technical precision, fabricated look, display branding, octagonal, chamfered, angular, outlined, futuristic.
A geometric, wide sans with squared counters and heavily chamfered corners that create an octagonal silhouette throughout the alphabet. Strokes are built from solid, blocky forms with a consistent inline cut that reads like a routed channel, plus occasional small notches and joint details that add a fabricated, panel-like feel. Curves are largely suppressed in favor of straight segments and clipped terminals; diagonals are crisp and symmetrical (notably in V/W/X/Y). Spacing and rhythm are compact and engineered, with strong emphasis on horizontal bars and rectangular bowls in letters and numerals.
Best suited to display applications where its engineered geometry and inline detailing can be appreciated: game and app interfaces, sci‑fi or tech-themed titles, esports and sports marks, product packaging, and impactful poster or cover typography. It can also work for short labels or navigation in UI when set large enough to preserve the interior channel.
The overall tone is futuristic and mechanical, evoking robotics, aerospace panels, and arcade-era techno interfaces. The inline detailing adds a sense of depth and circuitry, giving the face a purposeful, constructed attitude rather than a neutral text voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, fabricated look—like lettering cut from metal or molded into hard plastic—while using inline carving to suggest dimensionality and technical precision. The wide stance and chamfered construction prioritize presence, uniform texture, and a strong futuristic signature.
The inline channel can fill in at small sizes or in low-contrast reproduction, so the design reads best when given enough scale and clean output. The distinctive chamfered corners and squared counters create a strong, uniform texture across mixed-case settings and numerals.