Solid Abba 17 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boutique Christmas' by Selvia Design and 'Amsterbold', 'Deflower', and 'Yogyakarta Paradise' by Yoga Letter (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, retro, quirky, toy-like, attention-grabbing, retro display, playful branding, bold impact, soft corners, bulbous, stencil-like, compact, heavy.
A chunky display face built from dense, geometric strokes with softened corners and frequent wedge-like joins. Many counters are reduced, pinched, or fully closed, creating solid silhouettes and a cut-paper/industrial feel. Curves tend toward oval and teardrop shapes, while diagonals and terminals often end in blunt, slightly angled cuts. Spacing reads tight and compact, with a deliberately irregular rhythm where some letters feel more monolithic (O, D) and others show notched construction (A, K, R).
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, event flyers, and brand marks where strong silhouette matters. It will hold up especially well in large sizes and high-contrast layouts, but the collapsed counters suggest avoiding small text or information-dense settings.
The overall tone is bold and humorous, mixing retro signage energy with a slightly oddball, hand-cut character. Its closed interiors and chunky shapes give it a loud, poster-like presence that feels more playful than formal.
The design appears intended to create maximum visual weight and memorability through solid, counter-collapsed letterforms and playful, slightly irregular construction. It prioritizes bold shape and character over traditional readability, aiming for a distinctive display voice.
The alphabet shows consistent heavy massing, but with intentional quirks in how joints and openings are carved out, which adds personality at the expense of conventional clarity. Numerals match the same solid construction, with simplified forms and tight internal structure.