Distressed Lyha 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album covers, headlines, branding, merch, grunge, handmade, punk, raw, playful, add texture, signal diy, create impact, evoke print wear, feel hand-painted, rough, ragged, blotchy, inked, chunky.
A heavy, brushy display face with irregular, torn-looking contours and subtly uneven stroke widths that create a stamped/painted impression. The letterforms are largely simple and blocky with rounded turns, but their edges are consistently ragged, as if printed on coarse paper or dragged with a dry brush. Counters tend to be small and organic, and terminals often end in blunt, frayed shapes rather than clean cuts. Overall spacing and glyph widths vary enough to feel hand-made, while the baseline and upright stance keep it readable in short bursts.
Best suited for short, high-impact typography such as posters, event flyers, album/playlist artwork, apparel graphics, and bold brand marks that want an intentionally imperfect voice. It works especially well where texture is an asset and viewing sizes are large enough for the distressed detailing to read cleanly.
The font conveys a gritty, DIY energy—casual, loud, and imperfect in a deliberate way. It reads as rebellious and street-level, with a zine/garage-band attitude that feels more expressive than refined. The texture adds urgency and a slightly chaotic warmth, making it feel approachable despite its toughness.
The design appears intended to simulate rough, analog lettering—somewhere between brush-painted caps and worn letterpress/ink stamping—prioritizing texture and attitude over precision. Its consistent distressing and simplified shapes suggest it was built to deliver a reliable grunge effect across a full basic set of letters and numerals.
In sample text, the dense weight and rough perimeter produce strong color on the page, with texture becoming more pronounced at larger sizes. The distressed edges can visually close up smaller counters, so clarity depends on generous sizing and spacing. Numerals share the same blunt, worn-in look, reinforcing a consistent, hand-printed system.