Distressed Kyro 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to '210 Gulim' by Design210, Korean Fonts; 'Aspira' by Durotype; 'MC Qiluant' by Maulana Creative; 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font; 'Clear Sans Text' by Positype; 'Almarose' by S&C Type; and 'Elpy' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album covers, packaging, headlines, merch, grunge, handmade, rustic, punchy, raw, worn print, diy feel, analog texture, poster impact, craft grit, rough edges, inked, textured, blotchy, organic.
A heavy, rounded sans with an intentionally rough, eroded outline that mimics uneven ink deposition and worn printing. Strokes are generally monoline in construction but appear thicker in places due to the ragged perimeter and small blobs along edges. Counters stay fairly open for a distressed face, while terminals and joins look softened and irregular, creating a tactile, stamped impression. Spacing is steady and readable in text, with a slightly bouncy rhythm from the textured contours and subtly inconsistent character silhouettes.
It works best for short-to-medium display copy where texture is a feature—posters, flyers, album/playlist artwork, streetwear and merch graphics, and rustic or craft-oriented packaging. It can also add character to section headers or pull quotes, provided sizes are large enough for the distressed edges to remain clear.
The font conveys a gritty, handmade energy—like lettering pulled from a rubber stamp, screen print, or weathered poster. Its texture reads as casual and analog rather than refined, giving headlines a rebellious, DIY tone with a friendly, rounded undercurrent.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, legible sans foundation with a deliberately worn surface, capturing the look of imperfect print processes and aged materials. The goal is to add instant grit and authenticity while preserving clear letter recognition in typical display use.
Uppercase forms remain straightforward and geometric at their core, while the distressed treatment does most of the stylistic work. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same roughened edge behavior, keeping the set visually consistent across mixed-case settings.