Inline Irdu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Midfield' by Kreuk Type Foundry, 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: team branding, jerseys, posters, headlines, badges, athletic, varsity, retro, bold, assertive, sports branding, retro styling, headline impact, badge lettering, logo display, octagonal, beveled, blocky, slablike, outlined.
A heavy, block-built display face with squared, chamfered corners and an octagonal, jacket-letter geometry. Each glyph is constructed from dense strokes with a narrow inline cut running through the interior, creating a carved, dimensional look without relying on stroke contrast. Proportions are compact and upright, with broad caps and a sturdy, tall lowercase that echoes the caps’ structure; counters are mostly rectangular and tightly controlled. Numerals follow the same angular system and read as uniform, sign-ready shapes.
Best suited to display settings where impact and style are priorities: team and club identities, varsity-inspired apparel graphics, event posters, packaging accents, and bold headlines. The inline cut makes it especially effective for logos, badges, and large-format signage where the internal detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels sporty and competitive, strongly associated with team lettering and school athletics. The inline detailing adds a vintage, badge-like character that reads as confident and slightly nostalgic, with a crisp, poster-ready punch.
The design appears intended to modernize classic varsity block lettering by adding a clean inline carve and crisp chamfered corners. It aims for high impact, consistent rhythm, and a badge/jersey aesthetic that stays legible while feeling distinctly sporty and retro.
Diagonal strokes (e.g., V/W/X/Y) keep a rigid, engineered feel, while rounded forms are intentionally flattened into polygonal curves. The inline is consistently inset and helps maintain clarity at larger sizes, giving the face a built-up, emblematic presence.