Solid Ahvu 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, and 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, event promos, playful, chunky, retro, whimsical, punchy, attention grabbing, retro display, quirky branding, bold signage, rounded, bulbous, soft-cornered, sculpted, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with oversized, rounded masses and partially collapsed counters that create a solid, cutout-like feel. Strokes are broad and blunt, with occasional wedge-like notches and small triangular bite-ins at joins and terminals, giving the letterforms a sculpted, slightly irregular rhythm. Curves are smooth and full (notably in C, G, O, S), while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) keep a blocky backbone; overall spacing reads wide and open for the weight, helping the dense silhouettes stay distinct. Numerals echo the same chunky geometry, with simplified internal shaping and strong, graphic presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding moments where strong silhouettes and a playful texture can carry the message. It can also work for short logo lockups and labels, especially when you want a retro, punchy display voice that remains legible from a distance.
The tone is bold and mischievous, mixing retro sign-painting energy with a toy-like, cartoonish friendliness. The filled-in interiors and chunky contours make it feel attention-grabbing and poster-ready, with a quirky, handcrafted edge rather than a neutral, utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to turn familiar sans structures into a graphic, almost cutout-like display style by reducing counters and emphasizing rounded mass. The small notches and softened corners add character and separation between shapes, prioritizing impact and personality over fine typographic nuance.
The design relies on silhouette recognition more than interior detail, so it stays impactful at large sizes where the notches and counter-collapsing become a deliberate texture. In longer lines of text, the repeated heavy forms create a strong visual color that works best when treated as display typography rather than body copy.