Solid Komy 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, kids, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, goofy, cartoon, wacky, hand-cut, humor, attention, handmade, youthful, impact, chunky, blobby, bouncy, irregular, soft-edged.
A chunky, heavy display face with irregular, hand-cut silhouettes and a bouncy baseline feel. Strokes are broadly monolinear, with rounded bulges and occasional sharp, chiseled nicks that make each letterform feel slightly different. Counters are largely collapsed, turning many shapes into solid masses with only small notches or bite-like apertures, which increases impact and reduces interior detail. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, creating a lively, uneven rhythm in words and lines.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, kids’ products, game titles, party invitations, and playful packaging. It’s also suitable for logos or badges where a bold, humorous voice is needed and where large sizing preserves clarity.
The overall tone is mischievous and comedic, with a kid-friendly, cartoon-title energy. Its clumpy shapes and wobbling structure feel informal and spontaneous, reading more like cut paper or playful signage than conventional typography. The solid interiors add a bold, poster-like punch that can feel loud and exuberant.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a purposely irregular, handmade personality. By collapsing counters and exaggerating bulbous forms, it emphasizes silhouette over internal detail to create a loud, friendly display look that feels animated and fun.
Legibility holds up best at larger sizes where the quirky outer contours can be appreciated; at smaller sizes the collapsed counters and tight apertures can make similar shapes blend together. The numerals and capitals match the same irregular massing, supporting a consistent, intentionally imperfect texture across headings.