Inline Reve 5 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, signage, packaging, retro, sci‑fi, industrial, sporty, tech, display impact, dimensional effect, signage feel, retro-tech styling, geometric consistency, rounded, geometric, octagonal, outlined, monoline inline.
A geometric sans with squared, rounded-corner construction and broad, open counters. Strokes read as heavy blocks that are articulated by a consistent inner inline cut, plus a thin outer outline, producing a layered, channel-letter effect. Curves are largely engineered from radiused corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and turns an octagonal rhythm. Terminals are flat and crisp, with compact joins and a generally even visual weight across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to short, prominent settings where the inline detailing can be appreciated: headlines, posters, logos, brand marks, and bold signage. It also works well for packaging or product titling that benefits from a dimensional, engineered look; for small UI text or dense paragraphs, the internal linework may compete with readability.
The inline-and-outline treatment evokes retro-futurist signage, arcade-era graphics, and industrial labeling. Its disciplined geometry and engineered corners give it a mechanical, tech-forward tone, while the layered linework adds a sense of depth and display flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong display sans that feels constructed and dimensional without relying on shading. By combining a solid silhouette with a carved inline and a clean outline, it aims to create instant visual presence and a retro-tech character appropriate for branding and titling.
The inline sits centrally through the strokes and stays uniform, helping maintain clarity even in complex forms like S, G, and 8. The overall texture is high-impact and decorative, with internal detailing that becomes part of the voice rather than a subtle refinement.