Solid Emdy 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Bourton' and 'Bourton Hand' by Kimmy Design, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'HARBER' by bb-bureau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, stickers, playful, chunky, cartoon, attention grab, playful branding, comedic display, rounded, soft, blobby, heavy, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blobby letterforms and strongly softened terminals. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with counters frequently reduced to small pinholes or fully collapsed, creating a compact, solid silhouette. The shapes favor bulbous curves, shallow joints, and short, stubby arms, producing a lively rhythm and uneven internal spacing that reads as intentionally irregular. Numerals and capitals maintain the same puffy geometry, with simplified interior structure and prominent mass.
Best suited to large-scale display use such as posters, punchy headlines, playful branding, and packaging where a thick, rounded silhouette can carry the message. It can also work for short logo words or badges, but is less appropriate for small sizes or extended reading due to the minimal counters.
The overall tone is friendly and humorous, leaning into a toy-like, cartoon sensibility. Its dense black presence feels bold and attention-grabbing, while the rounded construction keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to prioritize bold silhouette and comedic, bubbly character over traditional legibility, using reduced counters and inflated forms to create a solid, immediately recognizable mark.
At text sizes the collapsed counters and tight apertures noticeably reduce internal clarity, especially in letters that typically rely on open bowls and eyes. The font performs best when given generous size and spacing so the silhouettes can do the work.