Solid Lema 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, merchandise, playful, chunky, groovy, cartoon, retro, impact, novelty, retro feel, graphic texture, silhouette focus, rounded, blobby, soft corners, stencil-like, notched.
A heavy, compact display face built from thick, rounded masses with low internal differentiation and frequent collapsed counters. Many glyphs show carved-in notches, flat cut terminals, and occasional wedge-like joins that create a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm. Curves are broad and bulbous, corners are softened, and joints often pinch inward, producing a bouncy silhouette while keeping a consistent, solid texture across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to posters, splashy headlines, logos, and packaging where the solid shapes can read as graphic elements. It also works well for playful signage, event titles, and merchandise graphics that want a chunky, retro-forward presence.
The overall tone is playful and quirky, with a retro-pop energy reminiscent of 1960s–70s poster lettering and cartoon title art. Its dense black shapes feel bold and friendly rather than severe, leaning toward fun, novelty-driven branding and attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to maximize visual weight and graphic punch while using distinctive cut-ins and softened geometry to keep the tone light and characterful. Collapsed counters and simplified interiors emphasize silhouette recognition and a bold, ink-like block of texture in display settings.
Because many bowls and apertures are closed or heavily reduced, differentiation relies on outer silhouettes and the recurring notch/cut motif. The result is high impact at larger sizes, while smaller sizes may benefit from generous spacing and short text runs to preserve character recognition.