Solid Kori 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Brim Narrow' by Jamie Clarke Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logo marks, packaging, album covers, rowdy, retro, playful, boisterous, grungy, attention grab, stylized impact, diy poster, texture building, retro display, chunky, irregular, angled, notched, compact.
A chunky, tightly packed display face built from heavy, compact silhouettes with irregular, chiseled edges. Strokes swell into rounded masses, then break into sharp notches and faceted cuts, creating a restless rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are largely collapsed or pinched into small slits and wedges, so most letters read as near-solid forms; the remaining openings tend to appear as small triangular bites or narrow apertures. The overall stance leans and wobbles slightly, with uneven joins and asymmetric terminals that add deliberate roughness and a hand-carved, cutout feel.
Best suited to short, high-impact applications such as posters, headlines, branding wordmarks, packaging, and entertainment or event graphics. It can also work for large-scale signage or merchandise where the near-solid forms and carved details can be appreciated at size.
The tone is loud and mischievous, with a rambunctious, retro energy that feels made for attention-grabbing headlines. Its rough, notched detailing suggests a DIY or poster-shop attitude, mixing cartoonish heft with a slightly gritty edge.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact through near-solid letterforms and energetic, irregular carving, prioritizing personality over neutrality. Its compact proportions and repeating notched motifs aim to create a distinctive, instantly recognizable texture in display settings.
In text settings the dense shapes knit together quickly, producing a strong black band and occasional crowding where bowls and shoulders nearly touch. The most distinctive cues are the recurring corner notches and the tiny, high-contrast cut-ins that imply counters without fully opening them.