Solid Idga 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social, playful, handmade, chunky, messy, casual, handmade feel, bold impact, casual voice, texture emphasis, quirky display, brushy, blobby, rounded, uneven, inked.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with heavy, blobby strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show intentionally uneven contours, wobbling verticals, and variable stroke edges that feel like wet ink or a thick marker. Counters are frequently pinched or partially closed, creating compact interior spaces and a dense, silhouette-driven rhythm. Spacing reads organic rather than mechanical, and overall proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an improvised, tactile look.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, labels, and playful packaging where a handmade voice is desirable. It also works well for stickers, merch, and social graphics that benefit from bold, tactile shapes. For longer passages, larger sizing and generous line spacing help maintain readability.
The tone is playful and scruffy, with a DIY, zine-like energy that reads friendly rather than formal. Its irregular rhythm and near-collapsed counters give it a loud, comedic voice—more doodle and poster than book typography. The overall impression is energetic and a bit mischievous, like hand-painted signage or spontaneous lettering.
The design appears intended to mimic thick, hand-painted or marker lettering with an intentionally imperfect finish. It prioritizes personality, texture, and bold silhouette recognition over precision and open counters, aiming for an expressive, informal display presence.
At text sizes the dense shapes and tight interior openings can reduce clarity, while at larger sizes the textured edges and bouncy silhouettes become the main attraction. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same informal, inked construction, supporting a consistent, hand-rendered personality across the set.