Solid Ipso 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, halloween, playful, mischievous, spooky, cartoonish, messy, attention-grabbing, hand-drawn, quirky, expressive, thematic, blobby, wobbly, handmade, uneven, rounded.
Letterforms are heavy, blobby, and uneven, with rounded corners and a subtly right-leaning stance. Counters are frequently pinched, partially closed, or collapsed into small holes, producing a dense, “solid” silhouette and strong ink presence. Stroke edges look organic and wobbly, with noticeable asymmetry and variable character widths that create a lively, lurching texture across words.
It works best for short, high-impact settings where personality matters more than long-form readability: posters, event titles, packaging accents, sticker-style graphics, and social media headlines. It can also suit playful horror or Halloween-themed applications, kids-oriented materials, and comic/cartoon branding, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the dense interiors don’t clog.
This font feels playful and mischievous, with an offbeat, handmade energy. The inky shapes and irregular rhythm give it a slightly spooky, monster-cartoon tone that reads as casual and expressive rather than refined.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, brushy or marker-drawn lettering with deliberately inconsistent contours. By collapsing many interior spaces and exaggerating weight, it prioritizes character and impact over precision, aiming for a bold, thematic voice that feels informal and animated.
The texture becomes particularly distinctive in all-caps, where the irregular widths and lopsided curves create a chunky, hand-cut feel. Numerals match the same inflated, inked-in style, supporting cohesive display use.