Solid Vipe 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, kids media, playful, retro, comic, chunky, quirky, impact, whimsy, retro flavor, handmade feel, display emphasis, rounded, soft corners, inked, blobby, distressed highlights.
A heavy, rounded display face built from chunky, slightly irregular shapes with softened corners and a hand-cut feel. Strokes are thick and compact, with small counters that frequently collapse into solid forms, especially in enclosed letters. Many glyphs include tiny cut-in notches and highlight-like holes near edges, creating a textured, printed look and a lively, uneven rhythm. Curves are bulbous and geometric rather than calligraphic, and the overall spacing reads tight and dense, emphasizing silhouette over interior detail.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, titles, badges, labels, and playful branding. It works well where a bold silhouette is needed and where the textured details can be appreciated at larger sizes, such as packaging fronts, event graphics, or cartoon-forward social content.
The font reads humorous and attention-seeking, with a retro cartoon energy. Its solid interiors and quirky edge details give it a slightly mischievous, handmade tone that feels more like signage or packaging than formal typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly headline voice with a deliberately imperfect, hand-inked surface. By prioritizing solid shapes and decorative cut-ins over open counters, it aims for strong visual punch and a distinctive novelty character.
Distinctive edge nicks and small interior specks act as a consistent surface motif across letters and figures, which adds personality but reduces clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same rounded, compact construction, keeping the set visually cohesive in headline settings.