Solid Esbu 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Adhesive Letters JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Epilepsja' and 'Epilepsja Round' by Mikołaj Grabowski, and 'Double D NF' by Nick's Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, bubbly, cartoon, friendly, quirky, bold impact, playful branding, silhouette display, cartoon tone, rounded, soft, blobby, puffy, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face built from soft, swollen strokes and bulb-like terminals. Counters are frequently pinched down or fully collapsed, turning many letters into near-solid silhouettes with only small notches and inflections to preserve identity. The drawing favors broad curves, minimal straight edges, and an uneven, hand-shaped rhythm that gives letters slightly different visual widths and a lively, lumpy texture. Diacritics and dots are oversized and circular, and numerals follow the same puffed, simplified construction for strong blocky impact.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, playful branding, packaging, and children’s or entertainment-oriented graphics. It also works well for badges, stickers, and social graphics where bold silhouettes and a humorous voice are desirable.
The overall tone is playful and cozy, with a toy-like, cartoon sensibility that reads as friendly rather than formal. Its near-solid forms create a bold, poster-ready presence while the irregular, squishy shapes keep it humorous and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a soft, approachable character, using collapsed counters and rounded shaping to create iconic, almost cutout-like letterforms. It prioritizes expressive silhouette and personality over traditional readability, aiming for novelty display impact.
Because many interior openings are reduced or absent, letter recognition relies on outer contours and small cuts, which increases the need for generous sizing and spacing. The font’s strong black mass and rounded joins create a distinctive silhouette that remains consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.