Distressed Lyri 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Higakles' by Edignwn Type, 'Miso' by Mårten Nettelbladt, 'Merchanto' by Type Juice, and 'Allison Tessa' by madeDeduk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, t-shirts, playful, handmade, grungy, bold, casual, display impact, analog texture, diy feel, playful branding, blobby, chunky, roughened, uneven, inked.
A chunky, heavy display face with compact proportions and softly rounded, blobby forms. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, while edges and counters show purposeful roughness—like ink spread, worn stamping, or dry-brush texture—creating irregular outlines and slightly lumpy terminals. The geometry is simplified and somewhat condensed, with varied letter widths, tight-looking interior spaces in letters like B, P, and R, and a generally upright stance. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same hand-printed, imperfect rhythm, with small inconsistencies that enhance the distressed impression rather than feeling accidental.
Works well for short display text such as headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, merchandise graphics, and sticker-style branding where a bold, tactile voice is helpful. It can also suit playful event promotions or thematic designs that benefit from a worn, analog texture.
The overall tone is informal and characterful, combining a friendly, cartoonish softness with a gritty, printed-wear texture. It feels approachable and energetic, with a DIY sensibility that suggests posters, labels, or hand-made signage.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a handmade, distressed surface—capturing the feel of rough printing or brushy marker lettering while keeping letterforms simple and bold for quick recognition.
The roughened contour treatment is consistent across the alphabet and figures, giving the set a cohesive “imperfect print” look. The dense, dark color and compact counters suggest it will read best at larger sizes where the texture and inner shapes can breathe.