Solid Kohu 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, cover art, playful, bold, retro, futuristic, quirky, impact, display, branding, novelty, texture, chunky, geometric, blocky, stencil-like, notched.
The letterforms are built from heavy, geometric masses with softened curves and frequent wedge-like notches and stepped cutouts. Counters are often reduced or partially collapsed, producing solid, emblematic shapes with a chunky rhythm and occasional stencil-like separations. Terminals tend to be blunt and squared, while bowls and rounds stay smooth and compact, creating a consistent, blocky texture across words.
This font is best suited to display contexts such as posters, cover art, product packaging, headlines, and logo-like wordmarks where its solid forms can read as graphic shapes. It can also work well for short UI labels in entertainment contexts (games, events, or themed promotions) when used large enough to preserve character differentiation. For extended text or small sizes, the collapsed openings and heavy texture may reduce readability.
This typeface feels playful and assertive, with a slightly retro-futurist, game-like attitude. Its dense silhouettes and quirky cut-ins give it a bold, poster-forward personality that reads as energetic rather than refined.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact through dense shapes and simplified interiors, prioritizing silhouette recognition over traditional counter clarity. Its repeated notches and cut-in joins suggest a deliberate effort to create a distinctive, modular texture that stands out at headline sizes.
The face produces a strong, uniform color on the line, with distinctive character moments created by angular incisions (notably on letters like S, G, and Z) and compact, rounded bowls (O/Q/8). Numerals match the same dense, cutout-driven construction, maintaining a cohesive, sign-like presence.