Solid Kohu 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sicret' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, album covers, retro, playful, futuristic, chunky, geometric, high impact, silhouette focus, decorative cuts, logo display, rounded, monoline, stencil-like, soft corners, bulbous.
A compact, heavy display face built from simplified geometric masses with rounded corners and a near-monoline feel. Counters are frequently reduced to slits, notches, or small apertures, and several letters use bridged openings that read as stencil-like cuts rather than fully open bowls. Curves tend toward near-circular forms (notably in O/Q/0 and rounded joins), while horizontals and verticals terminate in blunt, squared ends, producing a dense, blocky texture. The glyphs show intentional idiosyncrasies—especially in terminals, apertures, and internal cut-ins—creating an irregular rhythm while remaining visually cohesive.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and entertainment or tech-themed graphics where bold silhouettes carry the message. It also works well for large-format signage or title cards that can preserve the distinctive internal cut shapes.
The overall tone is bold and graphic with a distinctly retro-futurist, game-title energy. Its softened geometry keeps it friendly and toy-like, while the collapsed counters and sharp notches add a punchy, industrial edge. The result feels attention-seeking and logo-forward rather than neutral or text-driven.
This font appears designed to maximize silhouette impact through solid, simplified forms and controlled internal cutouts, trading conventional readability for a distinctive, emblematic voice. The bridged openings and reduced counters suggest an intent to create a unified, stamp-like texture that feels both retro and futuristic.
At smaller sizes the reduced counters and bridged apertures can close up, so the design benefits from generous sizing and spacing. The numerals and round letters read as solid icons, while letters like a/e/s and the diagonals gain character from their carved-in openings and asymmetrical cut details.