Solid Absi 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, logos, playful, chunky, quirky, cartoonish, retro, attention-grab, humor, graphic impact, characterful, retro novelty, blobby, soft-edged, wobbly, heavy, rounded.
A heavy, solid display face with simplified, often closed counters and bulbous forms that read as cut-out silhouettes. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear, but the outlines wobble subtly, creating an irregular, hand-shaped feel rather than geometric precision. Curves are generous and swollen (notably in round letters), while straight strokes often taper or skew slightly, producing a lively, uneven rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact with a sturdy stance, and figures are bold, simplified shapes designed for impact rather than detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster typography, product packaging, and logo/wordmark concepts where a bold silhouette is an asset. It also fits playful contexts like children’s media, comedic branding, and event graphics, especially when set large with generous spacing.
The font projects a playful, mischievous tone—more cartoon title card than sober signage. Its blobby solids and quirky unevenness feel informal and approachable, with a slightly offbeat, retro novelty energy that leans toward humor and character.
The design appears intended to prioritize personality and immediate visual punch over conventional readability, using solid, counterless shapes and irregular outlines to create a memorable novelty texture. It aims to function as a graphic voice—bold, friendly, and intentionally imperfect.
Because many interiors are collapsed, differentiation relies on outer silhouettes and stroke terminals, which can reduce clarity at small sizes. In larger settings the dense black mass becomes a strong graphic element, with a distinctive, bouncy texture across words and lines.