Solid Dedu 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, sports, packaging, energetic, retro, sporty, industrial, assertive, high impact, motion, silhouette-led, display emphasis, retro punch, slanted, compact, heavy, rounded, oblique.
A compact, right-leaning display face with heavy, ink-trap-free strokes and a generally monoline feel moderated by subtle flare and taper at joins. Many forms are built from simplified, almost stencil-like masses: bowls and counters frequently collapse into solid shapes, while diagonals and terminals end in sharp, forward-cut wedges. Curves are broad and blunt, giving letters like C, O, S, and 9 a pillowy silhouette, contrasted by brisk, angular cuts in E/F/T and the diagonals of K/V/W/X. Spacing and widths feel intentionally irregular from glyph to glyph, producing a lively, uneven rhythm in words and a distinctly compact texture in all-caps.
This font is well-suited to posters, big headlines, and short bursts of copy where a dense, slanted texture adds urgency. It can work effectively for logos, apparel graphics, sports branding, packaging, and promotional materials that benefit from bold silhouettes and a retro-industrial edge. Use ample size and spacing for maximum clarity, as the collapsed interiors can reduce legibility in small text.
The overall tone is punchy and kinetic, with a forward-driving slant and chunky silhouettes that read as confident and loud. Its simplified, partially closed forms and wedge terminals push it toward a retro-industrial, poster-like attitude rather than refined typographic neutrality. The texture suggests motion and impact, making it feel sporty and slightly rebellious.
The design appears intended to create maximum impact through simplified, filled-in letterforms and forward-cut terminals, trading fine internal detail for a strong, instantly recognizable silhouette. Its irregular widths and energetic slant suggest a deliberate move toward expressive display typography rather than text setting.
Lowercase shows a mix of simplified construction and pronounced, dark spots where counters would typically open, which increases visual weight in running text. Numerals are similarly blocky and high-impact, with rounded figures (0,8,9) appearing especially solid. The design prioritizes silhouette recognition and rhythm over interior detail, so it performs best at larger sizes where shapes can breathe.