Solid Bova 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A monoline, geometric sans with a distinctive split-stroke construction that frequently collapses counters into solid forms. Curves and bowls are often interrupted by sharp wedges or narrow gaps, creating a stencil-like rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. The design mixes crisp straight stems with circular geometry (notably in O/Q/C/G forms), and many letters show asymmetrical cut-ins that behave like exaggerated ink traps or bite marks. Spacing feels open and airy around the thin strokes, while the filled interiors create strong spots of black that punctuate words.
Best suited for short text where the distinctive cut-in shapes and solid interiors can be appreciated—headlines, poster titling, branding marks, and packaging callouts. It can also work for large-format signage or editorial display when used with generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is playful and eccentric, with a retro-futurist, display-oriented energy. Its alternating thin strokes and sudden solid masses add a mischievous, puzzle-like character that reads as intentionally irregular and attention-seeking rather than purely functional.
The design appears intended as a novelty display face that reinterprets a clean geometric sans through counter-collapsing solids and wedge-like interruptions. The goal seems to be creating a memorable texture and word-shape contrast—thin linear structure paired with bold, filled forms—to produce high visual personality in titles.
Legibility varies by character because several key counters are reduced or eliminated, making some letters rely on silhouette more than internal structure. Numerals follow the same logic, with simplified forms and occasional solid fills that emphasize graphic impact over neutrality.