Solid Ipma 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, kids media, playful, chunky, quirky, bubbly, hand-cut, expressiveness, attention grabbing, handmade feel, whimsy, rounded, soft corners, blobby, cartoonish, uneven rhythm.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, swollen silhouettes and subtly irregular contours that feel hand-shaped rather than geometric. Strokes are broadly consistent and low in contrast, with many counters reduced to small apertures or fully collapsed, creating dense, inked-in interiors and a strong silhouette-first read. Terminals are blunt and curved, joins are simplified, and spacing reads slightly uneven, contributing to an organic, bouncy rhythm. Overall proportions are compact with large bowls and short-looking extenders, and the numerals match the same chunky, sculpted presence.
Well-suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, splashy headlines, event graphics, playful branding, packaging callouts, and children’s or entertainment-oriented materials. It can also work for logo marks or wordmarks where a bold, friendly, handcrafted impression is desired.
The tone is playful and humorous, with a slightly mischievous, cartoon-like energy. Its filled-in counters and lumpy forms give it a bold, tactile feel—more like cut paper or soft rubber than traditional type—making it attention-grabbing and informal.
The design appears intended to prioritize bold silhouette and personality over strict typographic regularity, using softened geometry and reduced counters to create a distinctive, ink-heavy display voice. Its irregular rhythm and rounded massing suggest a deliberate novelty approach aimed at fun, approachable communication.
Because many interior openings are minimized or closed, legibility relies heavily on outer shapes, which can make similar letters feel closer together at smaller sizes. It performs best when given generous size and breathing room, where its silhouette and texture can read clearly.