Solid Komy 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futura BT' by Bitstream, 'Futura SB' and 'Futura SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Futura TS' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, retro, bold, quirky, visual impact, novel display, silhouette focus, graphic branding, geometric, blocky, rounded, angular, compact.
A heavy, display-oriented sans with chunky geometry and a mix of sharp corners and broad curves. Many counters are reduced to small notches, slits, or pinhole-like openings, giving letters a solid, cut-out feel and emphasizing silhouette over interior detail. Strokes are monolinear and tightly packed, with squared terminals and frequent triangular or wedge-shaped joins that create a slightly faceted rhythm. Round forms (O, Q, 0, 8) read as near-circular masses, while diagonals (V, W, Y, Z) are built from blunt, planar shapes; overall spacing and letterfit feel compact and assertive.
Best suited for headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short, high-impact phrases where bold silhouettes and strong contrast against the background are desirable. It can also work for event graphics or label-style designs that benefit from a compact, attention-grabbing display face.
The font projects a playful, poster-like confidence with a touch of retro novelty. Its filled-in interiors and punchy silhouettes create a loud, graphic voice that feels more like signage or packaging than text typography. The quirky, cut-out counters add character and a slightly mischievous, game-like tone.
Likely designed to maximize visual impact through simplified, mostly closed counters and big geometric silhouettes, producing a distinctive solid look that holds together in bold, graphic applications. The combination of rounded massing and angular cuts suggests an intent to feel playful and unconventional while remaining sturdy and highly visible.
Legibility is driven primarily by outer shapes, so the design reads best at larger sizes where the small internal cutouts and notches remain visible. Numerals are especially weighty and emblematic, matching the alphabet’s solid, sculpted presence.