Solid Kofi 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, branding, playful, retro, futuristic, punchy, graphic, attention grabbing, graphic texture, iconic forms, stylized display, geometric, stencil-like, notched, angular, rounded.
A heavy, geometric display face built from chunky, simplified forms with frequent cut-ins and notches that create a stencil-like rhythm. Curves are broad and circular, while many joins and terminals resolve into sharp facets or wedge shapes, producing a consistent pattern of “bites” and triangular joints across the alphabet. Counters are often minimized or collapsed, and several letters rely on solid mass and strategic cutouts rather than traditional interior shapes, giving the design a compact, logo-ready silhouette. Spacing and widths vary noticeably by letter, emphasizing a dynamic, modular construction over uniform text color.
Best suited to large-format applications where its solid silhouettes and internal cut-ins can be appreciated: posters, punchy headlines, brand marks, packaging, and short, high-impact statements. It works especially well when you want a distinctive, graphic texture and are not relying on delicate counters for readability.
The overall tone is bold and game-like, mixing retro sign lettering energy with a slightly sci‑fi, constructed feel. Its dramatic solid shapes and quirky cutaways read as playful and assertive, designed to grab attention rather than disappear into body text.
The design appears intended as a statement display font that turns letterforms into bold graphic icons. By collapsing counters and adding consistent notched geometry, it aims to create a memorable, stylized texture that feels constructed and emblematic for titles and identity work.
The distinctive notches recur in multiple glyphs (notably diagonals and curved letters), helping maintain cohesion despite the irregular detailing. Numerals follow the same solid, cutout-driven approach, with simplified shapes and strong silhouettes that prioritize impact over fine legibility at small sizes.