Distressed Esbo 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, 'BR Segma' by Brink, 'CF Asty' by Fonts.GR, 'Acherus Feral' by Horizon Type, 'Daikon' by Pepper Type, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, apparel, headlines, labels, retro, handmade, playful, rugged, friendly, add texture, evoke vintage, feel handmade, stay legible, speckled, worn, rounded, chunky, soft corners.
A chunky, rounded sans with sturdy strokes and slightly softened corners. The letterforms are simple and highly legible, with compact apertures and a fairly even, low-tech geometry rather than sharp modern precision. A consistent distressed treatment appears as speckling and small internal voids, giving the strokes a worn, printed texture while keeping outlines mostly clean. The overall rhythm is steady and approachable, with familiar proportions in both uppercase and lowercase and straightforward numeral forms.
Well suited for headlines and short display copy where the worn texture can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging, labels, and apparel graphics. It also fits brand marks and signage that aim for a handcrafted or retro-print feel, especially in single-color treatments.
The texture and rounded construction create a warm, handmade tone that feels vintage and workmanlike. It reads as friendly and informal, with a lightly rugged, screen-printed or stamped character that suggests tactile materials and casual authenticity.
The design appears intended to combine a straightforward, rounded sans structure with a controlled distressed overlay, delivering an easy-to-read display face that evokes worn ink and imperfect printing without sacrificing consistency.
The distressing is subtle enough to preserve clarity at display sizes, but it will become more pronounced as sizes increase and in high-contrast color applications. The texture is evenly distributed across glyphs, helping the set feel cohesive rather than randomly weathered.