Solid Poby 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, chunky, playful, posterish, industrial, cartoon, maximum impact, silhouette forms, cut-out effect, novel display, blocky, geometric, faceted, rounded, stencil-like.
A heavy, solid display face built from chunky, geometric masses with frequent chamfered notches and cut-in corners. Counters are largely collapsed, so many letters read as silhouettes with only small bite-like openings or none at all, creating a dense, high-ink texture. Curves are broadly rounded, while joins and terminals often resolve into angular facets, giving the alphabet a carved, modular feel. Spacing appears tight in text, and the irregular internal cutouts produce a varied rhythm across letters without introducing stroke contrast.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, splashy headlines, logo wordmarks, packaging fronts, and sticker-style graphics. It can also work for event titles or playful signage where a dense, silhouette-forward look is desirable, especially at large sizes.
The overall tone is loud and playful, with a slightly rugged, cut-out character that feels made for attention rather than refinement. Its silhouette-driven forms suggest a bold, graphic attitude that can read as toy-like, retro, or industrial depending on color and context.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact through solid, counterless forms and distinctive notched geometry, prioritizing bold silhouette recognition over conventional readability. The mix of rounded bowls and faceted cuts suggests a deliberate “carved” or “cut-out” construction aimed at creating a memorable novelty display voice.
Because many interior openings are closed, differentiation relies on outer contours and the distinctive corner notches; at smaller sizes or in long copy, shapes can merge and become harder to parse. It performs best when given generous size and breathing room, where the sculpted facets and chunky proportions can be clearly seen.