Solid Idsa 7 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cord Nuvo' by Designova, 'Jonze' and 'Media Blackout' by KC Fonts, 'Goudar HL' by Stawix, 'Manual' by TypeUnion, and 'Calps' and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, stickers, playful, handmade, rugged, retro, quirky, impact, handmade feel, texture, quirk, retro punch, blobby, chiseled, distressed, chunky, organic.
A compact, heavy display face with solid, filled counters and a hand-cut silhouette. Strokes are thick and slightly uneven, with subtly wobbly edges and occasional notches that suggest a carved, stamped, or brush-pressed construction. The overall rhythm is narrow and energetic, with a mild forward lean and irregular widths that keep the texture lively in words. Terminals tend to be blunt and blocky, while curves are swollen and simplified, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where a bold, tactile presence is desired. It also works well for playful branding, craft-themed designs, and punchy social graphics where a noisy, handmade texture adds character.
The font reads as playful and rough-hewn, blending a friendly cartoon punch with a scrappy, analog grit. Its irregularity gives it a handmade personality that can feel retro, craft-oriented, or intentionally mischievous depending on context.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a deliberately imperfect, hand-made feel—prioritizing expressive silhouette and bold texture over conventional typographic refinement. Its solid construction and irregular contours aim to create a distinctive, memorable voice in display settings.
Because interior openings are largely closed, differentiation comes from outer silhouettes, making spacing and lettershape contrast especially important. At larger sizes the distressed edge detail becomes a feature; at smaller sizes the dense fill can merge into a strong, inked texture.