Solid Dyvo 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, quirky, handmade, retro, whimsical, distinctiveness, informality, display impact, handwritten feel, playfulness, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, casual.
A slanted, rounded display face with an irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast and end in soft, bulb-like terminals, with frequent swelling and tapering that makes counters and apertures feel partly closed or collapsed. Letterforms lean forward with bouncy proportions and uneven internal spacing, creating a lively texture rather than a rigid typographic grid. Numerals and capitals show the same soft, inflated shapes and simplified interiors, prioritizing silhouette over crisp counter detail.
Best used at display sizes for headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its chunky silhouettes and playful irregularity can be appreciated. It also suits children’s content, event graphics, and short, expressive phrases. For longer text or small sizes, the partially collapsed interiors may reduce clarity, so concise settings and generous spacing work best.
The overall tone is playful and slightly mischievous, like marker lettering that has been thickened into soft blobs. Its forward slant and uneven modulation give it an energetic, informal voice suited to lighthearted messaging. The filled-in openings add a bold, cartoony punch that reads as quirky and distinctive.
The font appears designed to translate a quick, handwritten gesture into a solid, high-impact display style. By softening terminals, exaggerating swelling, and simplifying interiors, it aims to create a memorable, characterful texture that feels casual and fun rather than formal or technical.
The design’s legibility relies heavily on outer contours, since many counters and apertures are reduced, especially in rounded letters. This produces strong spotting and a distinctive dark-and-light pattern, but it can make similar shapes converge at smaller sizes. The italic posture is consistent across the set, reinforcing the casual, handwritten impression.