Solid Essi 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Futura EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Futura PT' by ParaType, 'Futura TS' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Futura Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, retro, cartoon, impact, novelty, playfulness, rounded, stencil-like, ink-trap, soft corners, blobby.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft corners, monolinear strokes, and pronounced geometric construction. Many counters are collapsed or nearly closed, producing solid, cut-out forms that read like a playful stencil; circular letters (O, Q, o, p, q) become bold disks or near-disks with minimal apertures. Curves are generously radiused and joins are simplified, while several letters show deliberate notches and pinched connections (notably in B, S, g, s), creating a distinctive, slightly irregular rhythm. Spacing appears open enough for the dense shapes to breathe, and the overall silhouette stays compact and highly graphic.
Best suited to short, bold applications such as headlines, posters, logo marks, packaging, and storefront or event signage where its solid shapes can read as graphic icons. It can also work for playful UI labels or stickers/badges, especially when set large. For extended reading, the collapsed counters are likely to feel dense, so it performs better as an accent typeface.
The tone is bold and whimsical, with a toy-like, mid-century display feel that leans toward friendly signage and cartoon titling. The filled counters and rounded geometry give it a punchy, attention-grabbing presence that feels more playful than formal. Its quirky cut-ins add personality and a handmade, novelty flavor without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through rounded, near-solid letterforms, using collapsed counters and small cut-outs to keep characters distinguishable while preserving a strong black mass. It emphasizes a friendly, retro-leaning display personality with a consistent, geometric rhythm and deliberate irregular notches for added charm.
Uppercase forms are broad and simplified, with a particularly circular O and a strong, blocky E/F. Numerals are equally hefty and rounded, designed for impact rather than fine differentiation at small sizes. In longer text, the closed interiors and notched shapes become a defining texture, so it benefits from generous sizing and comfortable line spacing.