Inline Pavo 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titles, branding, packaging, art deco, theatrical, luxurious, dramatic, editorial, decorative impact, vintage revival, headline punch, visual texture, inline, stencil-like, display, high-contrast, modulated strokes.
A high-contrast display face built from dramatic, black masses interrupted by crisp inline cut-ins and occasional open, hairline outlines. The letterforms mix geometric bowls and straight, vertical stems with sharp terminals and frequent internal notches, creating a carved, poster-like rhythm. Curves are clean and fairly circular (notably in C, O, and G), while many capitals emphasize tall, monoline hairline details against heavy fills. Lowercase forms keep a tall x-height and simplified shapes, with single-storey constructions and compact joins that read more like stylized display lettering than text typography.
Best suited to large-scale applications such as headlines, posters, cover titles, and branding where its carved inline details can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and event or nightlife graphics, especially when paired with a simpler companion face for body copy.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–leaning and stage-ready: bold, glamorous, and slightly eccentric. The interplay of solid black areas and precise cut lines adds a sense of sparkle and motion, suggesting vintage signage, fashion headlines, and dramatic title cards.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic display lettering with a strong black-and-inline motif, prioritizing visual drama and decorative texture over continuous readability. Its proportions and cut details aim to create instant recognition and a distinctive silhouette in short bursts of text.
The inline treatment is not purely centered; it shifts and breaks in places, producing a hand-cut, stencil-like irregularity that becomes part of the character. Counters are often partially closed by black fill, so clarity relies on size and contrast rather than conventional internal space.