Solid Ipsa 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, halloween, packaging, stickers, playful, spooky, messy, cartoon, maximum impact, handmade feel, thematic display, rough texture, blobby, chunky, ragged, hand-cut, inked.
A chunky, irregular display face built from dense, rounded masses with ragged, broken edges. Curves are swollen and blobby, while terminals often end in torn, brushy nicks that create a jittery silhouette. Counters are frequently reduced or nearly closed, and where openings do appear they tend to be small and uneven, contributing to a heavy, inked-in look. Spacing and sidebearings feel hand-set rather than mechanically uniform, and the figures share the same lumpy, cutout-like construction for a cohesive alphabet.
Works well for short, bold statements in posters, headlines, social graphics, and packaging where a loud, characterful silhouette is desired. It is especially suited to seasonal or themed applications (e.g., spooky or playful campaigns) and logo-like wordmarks that can be set large.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, with a slightly eerie, Halloween-adjacent edge. Its irregular outlines and near-filled interiors suggest drippy ink, cut paper, or distressed paint, making it feel energetic and intentionally unruly rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through heavy, almost solid letterforms paired with deliberately rough, hand-made edges. By compressing counters and emphasizing an uneven perimeter, it prioritizes personality and mood over neutrality, aiming for a graphic, novelty display effect.
The font reads best when allowed generous size and breathing room; tight tracking can cause the already-small openings and notches to visually clog. The irregular perimeter detail becomes a key feature at display sizes, while at smaller sizes the dense forms can merge and lose character.