Distressed Diti 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry, 'Patrima' by Juri Zaech, 'Mittelschrift Austria' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Gineso Titling' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, branding, headlines, rugged, vintage, handmade, industrial, playful, printed texture, vintage feel, handmade look, rugged impact, textured, weathered, blotchy, rounded, chunky.
A chunky, all-caps-friendly sans with rounded corners, slightly squared curves, and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes are heavy with visibly uneven ink texture: counters show speckling and small bite-like voids, and outer edges look softly abraded rather than cleanly cut. Curves (C, G, O) are broadly drawn and somewhat boxy, while verticals and horizontals carry subtle wobble that keeps the rhythm organic. Lowercase is simple and workmanlike with single-storey forms (a, g) and short, sturdy terminals; numerals are similarly blocky with gently rounded corners and the same worn, printed texture.
Best suited for display typography where texture is an asset: posters, packaging, labels, signage, and bold brand marks that benefit from a worn-in, tactile presence. It also works well for short headlines and callouts in editorial or promotional layouts where a handmade, printed look is desired.
The overall tone is rugged and tactile, evoking ink-on-paper imperfection and a well-used, utilitarian feel. It reads as friendly but tough—more craft and grit than precision—giving headlines a casual, vintage-leaning character without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable sans silhouette combined with deliberate print-wear artifacts, simulating imperfect ink coverage and aged surfaces. Its simplified letterforms and consistent distressing prioritize immediate impact and a crafted, analog feel in headline settings.
The distressing is consistent across glyphs, appearing as peppered interior noise and slightly irregular boundaries, which helps unify words into a cohesive stamped/printed impression. Wide, open shapes and large counters keep it legible at display sizes, while the texture becomes more prominent as size increases.