Solid Dene 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, quirky, hand-cut, offbeat, retro, bold impact, novelty voice, diy character, silhouette focus, rounded, blobby, chunky, organic, uneven.
A solid, irregular display face built from chunky strokes and soft, rounded corners, with a deliberately uneven, hand-cut silhouette. Counters are frequently reduced or collapsed into small teardrop-like notches or wedges, creating a bold, mostly filled-in texture (notably in forms like B, D, O, P, Q, and R). Terminals vary between squared and softly tapered, and curves are slightly lopsided, giving the alphabet a lively rhythm. The lowercase is simple and rounded with single-storey forms, while figures are broad and friendly with the same cut-out counter treatment.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, label work, and logo wordmarks where the solid shapes and quirky cutouts can be appreciated. It can also work well for playful signage or kids-oriented graphics, especially when used at medium to large sizes with ample spacing.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, with a crafty, DIY feel that reads more like paper-cut signage than formal typography. Its quirky counter cuts and uneven geometry add a cartoonish, offbeat personality that feels lighthearted and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold novelty voice through simplified, mostly solid letterforms and deliberately imperfect contours. By collapsing counters into decorative notches, it prioritizes silhouette and punchy texture over conventional interior clarity, aiming for immediate personality in display typography.
Because many interior spaces are minimized or stylized into small cutouts, the font creates strong black shapes and distinctive silhouettes. The look relies on generous fill and bold shapes, so fine details can disappear at small sizes, while larger settings emphasize the characterful notches and wobble.