Inline Tabo 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, retro, circus, playful, poster, bold, attention-grabbing, vintage feel, decorative impact, sign lettering, slabby, rounded, outlined, shadowed, quirky.
A heavy display face with squared, slab-like terminals and softly rounded corners, built from compact, blocky letterforms. Strokes are visually solid but split by a thin internal inline that creates a carved, hollowed stripe, reinforced by a crisp outer outline that heightens edge definition. The overall geometry favors straightforward verticals and broad bowls, with simplified joins and a slightly bouncy rhythm across capitals and lowercase. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, maintaining consistent presence and a clear, poster-oriented silhouette.
Best used at medium to large sizes where the internal inline can be clearly seen, such as posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short, high-impact subheads or badges when strong contrast against the background is available.
The inline-and-outline treatment evokes classic sign lettering and vintage poster typography, giving the font a showcard, circus, or fairground flavor. Its strong interior detailing reads as decorative rather than utilitarian, projecting an upbeat, attention-seeking tone suited to headlines and branding moments.
The design appears intended to recreate a bold, vintage display look with built-in ornamentation, combining a sturdy slabby skeleton with an inline cut to add depth and character without needing additional effects.
Counters are kept relatively open for a display style, while the internal inline adds visual texture that can fill in at small sizes. The slightly irregular, hand-lettered feel comes through in the softened corners and the lively spacing rhythm in running text.