Solid Kohu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Masserini' by Studio Sun (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, social graphics, playful, quirky, cartoonish, rowdy, retro, grab attention, add character, create impact, signal fun, stylize headlines, chunky, stencil-like, notched, cut-out, geometric curves.
The letterforms are built from heavy, compact shapes with rounded corners and large, simplified masses. Many glyphs feature distinctive wedge-like bite marks and angular incisions at joins and terminals, producing irregular negative pockets and broken counters that make the texture feel intentionally uneven. Curves are broadly drawn and geometric, while diagonals and joins often snap into sharp points, creating a high-impact rhythm in text. Spacing appears generous enough to keep the dark forms from fully clumping at display sizes, but the collapsed interiors keep the overall color dense.
Best suited for short-form, large-size applications such as posters, titles, packaging, event graphics, and bold branding moments where a playful, offbeat tone is desired. It can work well for logos, stickers, social graphics, and album or game-related typography that benefits from chunky, characterful forms. For longer passages or small sizes, the dense interiors and irregular openings may reduce readability, so it’s more effective as a display accent than as body text.
This face projects a loud, playful confidence with a slightly mischievous, cartoonish edge. Its chunky silhouettes and frequent cut-in notches create a lively, almost “sticker-like” attitude that reads as fun rather than formal. The overall tone feels energetic and attention-seeking, suited to designs that want to feel bold, quirky, and memorable.
The design appears intended as a display face that prioritizes silhouette and personality over traditional clarity of counters. The repeated use of cut-in notches and simplified interiors suggests a deliberate strategy to create distinctive, easily recognizable shapes that hold together as bold graphic blocks. It aims to produce a strong headline voice with a novelty twist rather than a neutral text texture.
The numerals and caps share the same carved, notched construction, helping maintain a consistent, graphic system across letters and figures. Round forms like O and Q become near-solid circles with minimal internal articulation, reinforcing the strong blocky color in both single words and full lines.