Solid Sohy 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, event promos, playful, retro, geometric, futuristic, posterish, attention grab, experimental display, geometric branding, retro futurism, logo impact, stencil-like, modular, chunky, rounded, angular.
A heavy, geometric display face built from large, solid shapes where counters are intentionally minimized or collapsed into sharp notches and cut-ins. Letterforms mix circular arcs with hard triangular and rectangular facets, producing a modular, almost puzzle-piece construction. Terminals are blunt and squared, with frequent wedge-shaped bites that replace traditional apertures; joins feel mechanical and blocky rather than calligraphic. Overall spacing reads generous for the mass, and the silhouette-driven design keeps forms legible through outline and rhythm more than interior detail.
Best suited to posters, large headlines, logo marks, and packaging where its mass and unusual apertures can be appreciated. It works well for event promotion, album/cover graphics, and themed branding that wants a geometric, retro-tech attitude. For longer text or small sizes, the collapsed interiors can reduce readability, so it’s most effective when used sparingly and with ample size and contrast.
The font conveys a bold, playful modernism with a strong retro-futurist flavor. Its solid, sculpted shapes feel game-like and toy-like, suggesting experimental signage and attention-grabbing headlines rather than quiet reading. The notched geometry adds a slightly mischievous, cryptic tone that can feel both fun and edgy depending on color and scale.
The design appears intended as a silhouette-first display font that merges simple geometric primitives with deliberate cut-outs to create character without relying on traditional counterforms. It aims to deliver maximum impact with minimal internal detail, offering a distinctive, branded texture across words while keeping an overall modular consistency.
The most distinctive trait is the consistent use of missing wedges and collapsed bowls that create recognizable silhouettes while avoiding conventional counters. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown; the sample demonstrates strongest impact at large sizes where the cut-ins remain crisp and intentional.