Solid Umsa 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, comics, event flyers, quirky, playful, hand-cut, retro, crafty, novelty impact, handmade feel, graphic punch, cartoon tone, blocky, angular, faceted, jagged, inkblot.
A chunky, solid display face built from irregular, hand-cut-looking silhouettes. Strokes are heavy with minimal internal counters, producing a mostly filled-in, stencil-less mass that reads as carved shapes rather than drawn outlines. Geometry leans angular and faceted with occasional rounded bulges; corners appear nicked, notched, or slightly off-square, creating an intentionally uneven rhythm. Proportions vary noticeably by glyph, and curves (like C, O, S) are rendered as lumpy polygons, while verticals and arms (E, F, H, T) stay stout and abrupt.
Best suited for short display settings such as posters, splashy headlines, packaging callouts, and playful branding where strong silhouette recognition carries the message. It can also work for comic-style titling or seasonal/event graphics that benefit from an irregular, handcrafted texture.
The overall tone is mischievous and informal, with a DIY, cut-paper energy that feels cartoonish and slightly spooky. Its uneven edges and collapsed openings add a bold, poster-like punch that suggests playfulness, novelty, and a touch of eccentricity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through solid, counterless forms and intentionally uneven, cutout-like construction. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and a lively texture over conventional typographic refinement, aiming for memorable display personality.
Because counters are largely closed, letters can rely more on outer silhouettes than internal detail, making spacing and word-shapes especially important. The texture becomes more expressive at larger sizes, where the faceting and notches read as intentional character rather than noise.