Solid Bosy 13 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, retro, theatrical, whimsical, elegant, deco revival, decorative impact, vintage signage, stylized silhouettes, counter collapse, monoline, geometric, elongated, spiky, high-waisted.
A tall, condensed display face with a monoline skeleton and selective solid “ink-blobs” that collapse many counters into filled shapes. Letterforms are built from thin vertical stems, tight curves, and occasional sharp, triangular joins, producing a crisp, stylized rhythm. Proportions are intentionally uneven across the set: some glyphs become slender strokes while others expand into heavy ovals or teardrop-like terminals, creating a strong light–solid interplay. Curves are narrow and controlled, with small apertures and simplified interiors, giving the alphabet a sculpted, cutout-like presence.
Best suited for display settings where its distinctive filled counters and elongated forms can be appreciated—posters, magazine headlines, boutique packaging, event branding, and sign-like wordmarks. It can work well in short phrases, titles, or initials, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone feels Art Deco–influenced and stagey, mixing sophistication with a playful eccentricity. The contrast between hairline strokes and bold, filled counters adds drama, suggesting vintage signage, cabaret posters, or quirky editorial headlines. It reads as decorative and characterful rather than neutral.
The font appears designed to evoke a vintage, Deco-leaning display aesthetic with a novelty twist, using collapsed interiors and alternating solid/line elements to create memorable silhouettes. Its primary goal seems to be visual personality and period flavor over continuous-text legibility.
The design relies on prominent filled bowls in several letters and numerals, which can dominate texture and reduce internal readability at smaller sizes. The tall ascenders and narrow proportions create a strong vertical emphasis, while the varying widths and occasional exaggerated shapes introduce an irregular, hand-crafted cadence.