Solid Hili 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller' and 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, and 'Kolage' by Runsell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, playful, rowdy, comic, grungy, retro, high impact, handmade feel, distressed texture, display branding, chunky, blobby, scuffed, hand-cut, wobbly.
A chunky, forward-leaning display face built from heavy, irregular silhouettes. Strokes are broad and slightly inconsistent, with wobbly curves, notched corners, and occasional nicks that create a distressed, cut-paper feel. Many counters are reduced or fully collapsed, producing compact interior spaces and strong black mass. Letterforms show lively, uneven rhythm and subtly shifting widths, emphasizing an improvised, hand-shaped look over geometric precision.
Best suited to posters, punchy headlines, packaging, and attention-grabbing graphics where bold texture is desirable. It works well for playful branding, event promos, and youth-oriented or retro-leaning designs, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is mischievous and energetic, with a loud, informal personality that reads like comic signage or playful poster lettering. Its rough edges and exaggerated weight give it a rebellious, streety attitude, while the rounded shapes keep it friendly rather than aggressive.
Designed to deliver maximum impact through heavy, irregular shapes and collapsed interiors, prioritizing personality and texture over neutrality. The slanted stance and scuffed detailing suggest an intention to mimic hand-cut or distressed display lettering for expressive, graphic-forward typography.
In text, the dense silhouettes create strong texture and high impact, but the filled-in counters and irregular details can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. It performs best when given generous tracking and used in short bursts where the distinctive texture is an asset.