Solid Kobi 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, chunky, quirky, graphic, attention grabbing, graphic texture, retro display, logo voice, rounded, geometric, stencil-like, cutout, soft-cornered.
A heavy, geometric display face built from broad rounded forms with frequent flat notches and wedge-like cut-ins. Curves are drawn as large, near-circular segments that often terminate abruptly, while straights end in squared shoulders, creating a distinctive cutout rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are minimal or collapsed into small slits and bites, and several joins appear as bridges or blocky steps, giving the letters a solid, poster-ready silhouette. Proportions are generally expansive and compact, with a consistent emphasis on mass and simplified internal detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can also work for playful editorial openers or event graphics where a strong graphic texture is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and whimsical, with a distinctly retro, toy-like attitude. Its chunky silhouettes and carved-out details suggest a playful, attention-seeking voice that feels more illustrative than typographic.
The design appears intended to maximize silhouette impact through simplified, filled interiors and distinctive carved-in cuts, producing a memorable display texture. It prioritizes graphic character and consistency of shape language over conventional counter detail, making it well suited for branding and large-format typography.
Spacing and texture read best when set large, where the small apertures and notches remain legible and contribute to the font’s patterned look. The numeral set matches the same cut-in logic, maintaining a cohesive, sculpted feel across alphanumerics.