Distressed Ilmo 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'JollyGood Proper Condensed' and 'JollyGood Sans Condensed' by Letradora (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, playful, grungy, handmade, cartoony, informal, hand-inked, rough print, bold impact, quirky branding, chunky, rounded, blobby, wobbly, textured.
A heavy, chunky display face with rounded, softened outlines and a noticeably irregular contour. Strokes appear brushy and blobby, with subtle wobble and uneven edges that suggest rough inking or imperfect reproduction. Counters are small and sometimes partially pinched, while terminals are generally rounded rather than sharp. Overall spacing and letter widths feel organically inconsistent, reinforcing a hand-rendered rhythm rather than strict geometric regularity.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and merchandise graphics where the rough, handmade texture can read clearly. It also fits playful branding, event promos, and illustrated contexts where a polished corporate tone isn’t required.
The texture and bouncy shapes give the font a friendly, mischievous energy with a scrappy, DIY attitude. It reads as casual and approachable, with a slightly gritty edge that can feel comic, quirky, or punk-adjacent depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-inked look with deliberate imperfections—combining rounded, friendly forms with a worn or roughly printed surface. Its primary goal is character and impact rather than neutrality or long-form readability.
In text, the dense weight and tight counters create a strong black presence, so the design performs best when given breathing room. The irregular edges remain visible at larger sizes, where the distressed texture becomes a key part of the personality.