Solid Koby 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logotypes, headlines, packaging, event flyers, playful, chunky, retro, toylike, graphic, impact, quirk, display, branding, retro feel, geometric, modular, stencil-like, notched, rounded.
A heavy, geometric display face built from simplified shapes and occasional cut-out notches. Many rounds (C, G, O, Q, e) read as near-circular masses with strategically removed wedges, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, I, L, T) use blocky stems and squared terminals. Counters are frequently minimized or collapsed, producing solid silhouettes and a strong poster-like color. The design mixes rounded bowls with sharp triangular joins (notably in M, N, V, W, X), creating a crisp, patterned rhythm across words.
Best suited to large sizes where the silhouette-driven forms and notches can be appreciated—posters, attention-grabbing headlines, brand marks, packaging, and event graphics. It can work for short subheads, but the collapsed interiors and decorative cuts make it less appropriate for long passages or small UI text.
The overall tone is bold and lighthearted, with a distinctly retro-modern, game-board or toy packaging energy. The repeated notches and simplified geometry give it a quirky, constructed feel that reads as decorative rather than typographically neutral.
The font appears designed to maximize visual punch through solid, simplified letterforms while adding personality via small geometric cut-outs. The intent feels focused on creating memorable word shapes and a distinctive graphic texture for display typography.
The irregular cut-ins vary by letter, so word shapes become highly distinctive and textured. Numerals follow the same approach—simple, stout forms with occasional internal cuts—supporting consistent impact in headings and short bursts of text.