Inline Asbu 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, attention-grabbing, vintage revival, sign-paint feel, engraved effect, tuscan, decorative, inline, engraved, flared.
A decorative display face with compact, vertically oriented proportions and heavy, softly modulated strokes. Letterforms feature flared, slab-like terminals and a subtle Tuscan influence, with an internal inline cut that reads as a carved highlight running through the stems and bowls. Counters are relatively tight, curves are slightly squared off, and the overall silhouette feels sturdy and blocky while keeping a hand-hewn, imperfect edge in the contours. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular, giving the set a crafted, woodtype-like presence in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and short emphatic copy where its decorative inline detailing can be appreciated. It works well for signage and identity work aiming for a vintage or Western atmosphere, and can add character to packaging and labels when used in restrained amounts.
The font conveys a showy, old-time tone—part Wild West poster and part circus handbill. Its carved inline detail adds a theatrical, engraved feel that suggests signage, stage playbills, and nostalgic Americana rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display font that echoes antique woodtype and show-poster traditions, using carved inline detailing to simulate depth and craftsmanship. Its proportions and sturdy shapes prioritize impact and texture over neutral readability in long passages.
In text settings the inline cut remains visible and contributes strong texture, especially in rounded letters and figures. The bold color and tight counters make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the interior carving and flared terminals can read cleanly without clogging.