Solid Guma 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, quirky, retro, impact, whimsy, attention, silhouette-driven, geometric, blobby, chamfered, soft-cornered, notched.
A heavy, solid display face built from broad geometric masses with softened corners and frequent notches, scoops, and cut-ins that reshape the silhouettes. Counters are largely minimized or collapsed, so many letters read as bold blocks with just a few strategic apertures and incisions to maintain differentiation. Curves are round and full, while joins and terminals often resolve into squared slabs or chamfered angles, creating a deliberate mix of circular and rectilinear geometry. Spacing and sidebearings feel uneven by design, with letterforms occupying varying apparent widths and producing a lively, irregular rhythm in text.
Best suited for large-format applications where its sculpted silhouettes and heavy weight can be appreciated—posters, bold headlines, event graphics, packaging, and attention-focused signage. It can work for short bursts of copy or punchy taglines, but is not optimized for dense reading due to its reduced internal openings.
The overall tone is exuberant and cartoonish, with a slightly vintage, poster-like personality. Its dense silhouettes and quirky internal cutouts give it a punchy, attention-grabbing voice that feels more expressive than refined, leaning toward fun, offbeat display styling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through solid, near-monolithic letterforms while preserving character via playful cutouts and varied widths. It prioritizes distinctive silhouettes and a lively rhythm over conventional readability, aiming for memorable display typography.
At text sizes the filled-in interiors make recognition rely strongly on outer contours, so the face reads best when set large with generous spacing. Numerals and capitals maintain the same blocky logic, with distinctive scoops and notches helping separate similar forms.