Solid Sopo 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, geometric display face built from bold, mostly monoline shapes with rounded bowls interrupted by sharp triangular and rectangular notches. Counters are largely collapsed, so letter recognition relies on silhouette and cut-ins rather than interior space. The forms mix circles, rectangles, and wedges, producing a faceted rhythm with frequent chamfers and bite-like terminals. Spacing reads tight in text, with strong black mass and distinctive, sometimes asymmetric details (notably in S, G, J, and the diagonals of K, V, W, X, Y).
Best suited for large-scale display applications such as posters, headline systems, branding marks, packaging titles, and entertainment or music graphics. It can work effectively for short bursts of text where impact matters more than continuous readability, and where the solid, cut-out silhouettes can read cleanly from a distance.
The overall tone is playful and graphic, with a retro, game-like energy created by the cut-out geometry and oversized black shapes. It feels bold and attention-seeking, balancing friendly roundness with edgy, angular interruptions. The result is quirky and stylized rather than neutral, suited to expressive, personality-forward settings.
The design appears intended to create maximum visual impact through dense black shapes and a consistent system of geometric cut-ins that replace traditional counters. Its construction suggests a desire for a distinctive, modular look that feels both rounded and aggressively faceted, prioritizing memorability and graphic character in display use.
Because many counters are filled, small sizes may reduce legibility, while larger sizes emphasize the distinctive silhouettes and the repeating notch motif. Numerals and capitals share the same cut-in language, helping headings feel cohesive and icon-like.