Solid Tema 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, stickers, chunky, playful, retro, quirky, stamped, maximum impact, quirky display, retro signage, hand-cut look, rounded, faceted, notched, blobby, compact.
A heavy, chunky display face with rounded outer masses and frequent angular notches and cut-ins that give the silhouettes a carved, faceted feel. Terminals tend to end in blunt flats or small chamfer-like bites, and many letters show asymmetrical shaping that creates an uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Counters are often reduced or collapsed, producing dense black forms and occasional pinhole openings in letters like O/Q. The overall texture is compact and high-impact, with irregular edges and spacing that read as intentionally rough-hewn rather than geometric.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster titles, logo wordmarks, packaging callouts, and playful branding where strong silhouette is more important than fine legibility. It also works well for event graphics or novelty signage when set large with extra spacing.
The tone is bold and mischievous, with a cartoonish, slightly unruly energy. Its notched silhouettes and dense fill create a retro novelty feel—more playful than formal—suggesting signage, stickers, or title art that wants to feel loud and characterful.
The design appears intended to create maximum visual weight with a distinctive, irregular silhouette language—like letters cut from thick material or stamped from a rough mold. By minimizing interior space and adding small bites and chamfers, it aims for a memorable, character-driven display look that stands out in bold applications.
In longer lines the dark massing and collapsed interiors noticeably reduce readability, especially where shapes crowd together; it performs best when given generous tracking and ample line spacing. The distinctive notches help letter differentiation at large sizes, but small sizes may merge into a near-solid texture.