Distressed Ekry 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book Rounded W1G' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event promos, playful, grungy, friendly, retro, handmade, bold impact, print texture, handmade feel, retro warmth, chunky, rounded, blobby, textured, soft corners.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy, soft-cornered strokes and an intentionally uneven silhouette. The letterforms are built from simple, inflated shapes with subtly wobbly curves and irregular stroke edges, giving a stamped or worn-ink impression. Interior counters and apertures are generally compact, and many glyphs show speckling and small voids that add a gritty texture. Overall spacing and widths feel loosely varied, reinforcing an informal, hand-made rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, and short bursts of copy where personality and impact matter more than fine detail. It can work nicely for packaging, stickers, social graphics, and event promotions that want a bold, friendly look with a worn, tactile finish.
The font projects a playful, approachable tone with a gritty, vintage edge. Its soft, bouncy shapes read as friendly and cartoon-adjacent, while the worn texture suggests DIY printing, posters, and well-used signage. The result feels energetic and casual rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to deliver a loud, approachable display voice with a deliberately weathered print texture—combining rounded, cartoon-like massing with the character of imperfect ink transfer. The goal appears to be instant visual punch with a handcrafted, retro-leaning feel.
The distressed texture is consistent across letters and numerals, creating a cohesive “rough print” surface. The heavy weight and compact counters make it most effective at larger sizes, where the texture reads clearly without filling in.