Solid Lyme 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'TPG DontBlurry' by Tolstrup Pryds Graphics, and 'Morl' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, blobby, retro, cartoon, graphic impact, playfulness, tactile feel, retro whimsy, rounded, amorphous, bouncy, chunky, soft-edged.
This typeface is built from heavy, rounded, blob-like forms with soft corners and subtly uneven contours. Strokes feel inflated and organic rather than constructed, with frequent pinches, bulges, and wavy edges that create a hand-shaped silhouette. Counters are largely collapsed, so letters read as solid masses with recognition driven by outer shape; this also produces a dense, poster-like color on the page. Spacing and widths vary noticeably, contributing to an irregular rhythm, while the overall posture remains upright and stable.
Best suited for display applications where shape and attitude matter more than fine detail—posters, headlines, splashy branding moments, packaging, and playful merch graphics. It works particularly well for short phrases, logos, and titles where the solid, rounded forms can read clearly at larger sizes.
The overall tone is goofy and friendly, leaning into a retro cartoon sensibility. Its squishy silhouettes and solid, inkblot presence give it a playful, slightly surreal character that feels more illustrative than typographic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through soft, chunky silhouettes and a deliberately irregular, hand-molded texture. By minimizing interior detail and emphasizing outer contours, it aims for a strong graphic stamp that feels fun, tactile, and attention-grabbing.
Distinctive outer silhouettes carry the legibility, so small sizes and long passages will look tight and dark, while larger sizes highlight the lively edge variation. Numerals follow the same soft, inflated logic and sit comfortably alongside the letters in a bold display setting.