Inline Tuly 9 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, team apparel, posters, headlines, game titles, athletic, arcade, industrial, aggressive, retro, impact, badge styling, retro sport, labeling, octagonal, chamfered, outlined, blocky, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-built display face with squared proportions and prominent chamfered corners that create an octagonal, engineered silhouette. Letterforms are largely monoline in feel, but gain punch from an inline cut running through the black mass and a crisp outer outline, producing a layered, badge-like construction. Counters are compact and geometric, terminals are flat, and diagonals are kept sturdy, giving the alphabet a rigid, sign-painted rhythm. Lowercase follows the same structural logic as the caps, with simplified, squared bowls and short, chunky joins that keep texture dense in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports and school branding, jersey-style graphics, event posters, bold headlines, and game or arcade-inspired titles. It also works well for packaging callouts and signage-like labels where a rugged, outlined emblem effect is desirable.
The inline-and-outline construction and clipped corners evoke varsity numerals, arcade cabinets, and industrial labeling, projecting a loud, competitive tone. It reads as confident and tough, with a nostalgic, game-day energy and a hint of machined precision.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence through chunky geometry and a carved inline detail, combining the feel of athletic block lettering with a mechanical, badge-ready finish. The consistent chamfering and tight counters suggest a focus on strong silhouettes that hold up in large display sizes and logo-style applications.
The double-line detailing inside strokes becomes a key identity feature at larger sizes, where the internal carving and outer contour stay crisp and graphic. In longer lines the dense, angular texture can feel busy, so generous tracking and clear contrast with the background help maintain clarity.