Solid Kogu 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, retro, chunky, cartoon, maximum impact, novelty display, silhouette focus, retro flavor, geometric, rounded, blocky, notched, compact.
A heavy, solid display face built from simplified geometric masses and broad curves, with many counters reduced to tight slits or fully collapsed. Strokes are consistently thick and monolinear, producing a compact rhythm with pronounced black coverage. Several glyphs feature distinctive wedge-like notches and angular cut-ins (notably in C/S-like forms), while rounds tend toward near-circular bowls and strong vertical stems. The overall construction is upright and sturdy, prioritizing silhouette clarity over interior detail.
Best suited for large-scale display uses such as posters, event titling, packaging callouts, logo wordmarks, and playful branding where strong silhouettes matter. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when set with generous size and spacing to keep letterforms distinct.
The font reads as bold and mischievous, with a mid-century/arcade poster energy driven by its chunky shapes and simplified interiors. Its notched details and closed forms give it a slightly “masked” or cut-paper feel that comes across as fun, punchy, and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with minimal interior complexity—an intentionally solid, silhouette-driven alphabet with quirky notches that adds personality and retro playfulness to display typography.
Because many counters are minimized or filled, letter differentiation relies heavily on outer contours and cut-in shapes, making spacing and size more critical than in conventional text faces. The numerals and round letters form strong, graphic circles, creating a rhythmic pattern in headlines and short phrases.