Distressed Lovu 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, 'DIN 2014' by ParaType, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, apparel, album art, grunge, playful, rugged, retro, handmade, weathered display, hand-stamped feel, diy texture, analog print, blunt, chunky, worn, uneven, soft-cornered.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded corners and visibly eroded edges that create a rough, printed texture. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with slight waviness and intermittent nicks that make counters and terminals feel chipped and irregular. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with simple, mostly monoline construction and a utilitarian rhythm; widths vary by character, adding an organic, hand-stamped feel. Numerals and capitals read strongly at display sizes, while the distressed perimeter detail becomes a primary visual feature.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding that benefits from a tactile, worn-in look—such as craft products, streetwear, music and event promos, or rustic food-and-drink labels. It can work for short bursts of copy at larger sizes where the distressed contour reads clearly; for longer passages, additional tracking and line spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is gritty and casual, balancing toughness with a friendly, slightly cartoonish warmth. Its worn texture evokes DIY flyers, screen-printed merch, and vintage signage, giving text an immediate, tactile presence. The irregularities add energy and attitude without tipping into chaos, keeping words legible while still feeling raw and handmade.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold display voice with a deliberately imperfect, printed-from-type texture. By combining simple, sturdy letterforms with consistent edge wear, it aims to feel authentic and analog—like ink that’s been pressed, stamped, or screen-printed on a rough surface.
Distress is concentrated along outer contours and at joins, producing a consistent “weathered ink” effect across the set. The lowercase includes single-story forms (notably the a), reinforcing an informal, hand-rendered voice. Spacing appears generous enough for bold display setting, but the rough edges can visually tighten lines when used in dense blocks.