Solid Kohe 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, t-shirts, playful, punchy, retro, cartoonish, cheeky, high impact, novelty voice, retro display, brand character, geometric, chiseled, faceted, stencil-like, chunky.
A heavy, solid display face built from blunt geometric masses and faceted cuts. Counters are largely collapsed, so letters read as bold silhouettes with small notches, wedges, and scooped bites defining structure instead of open interiors. Terminals are mostly flat and squared off, with frequent diagonal shears that create a chiseled, almost cut-paper rhythm. Proportions feel compact and blocky while maintaining a relatively tall lowercase presence, and the figures match the same dense, sculpted construction for a unified texture at large sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headline typography, logos, packaging, and apparel graphics where its solid silhouettes can dominate. It can also work for playful branding and event titles, especially when set with generous tracking and ample size to keep the sculpted details clear.
The tone is playful and slightly mischievous, with a poster-like loudness that feels at home in retro and cartoon contexts. Its carved, irregular detailing gives it a handmade, novelty energy rather than a strictly technical or neutral voice. Overall it reads as fun, bold, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a quirky, cut-and-carve construction that stays readable through silhouette rather than open counters. It prioritizes character and impact over conventional text economy, aiming to stand out in display applications.
Because many counters are closed, legibility relies on the distinctive outer shapes and internal notches, especially in letters like a, e, g, and s. The forms create a strong black-and-white impact but can look crowded at smaller sizes or in long text, where the dense silhouettes may merge.