Distressed Symi 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, grunge, playful, handmade, punchy, casual, handmade impact, rough print, casual display, diy texture, rough edges, inked, textured, chunky, rounded.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy strokes and visibly irregular contours. Letterforms look brush- or marker-drawn, with wobbly outlines, occasional nicks, and slightly uneven stroke terminals that create a rough, inked texture. Counters are generally open and simple, and the overall construction stays legible while allowing width and silhouette to vary from glyph to glyph for an organic rhythm. Numerals match the same hand-rendered feel, with soft corners and small edge breaks that suggest imperfect printing or dry-brush coverage.
Works best for short, high-impact typography such as posters, headlines, merch graphics, labels, and packaging where a handmade, distressed look is desired. It can also suit youth-oriented branding, event promos, or social graphics, especially when set with generous tracking and simple supporting type for contrast.
The font conveys a bold, handmade energy with a gritty, lived-in surface. Its friendly roundness keeps it approachable, while the distressed edges add attitude and a DIY, street-poster character. Overall, it reads as informal and expressive rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to mimic bold hand-painted or brush-lettered signage, combining rounded, approachable forms with deliberate roughness to emulate imperfect ink and worn printing. The goal appears to be immediate visual impact with an authentic, DIY texture that feels human and energetic.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive. The strongest visual signature comes from the uneven perimeter and slightly blobby ink traps/edge artifacts, which become more noticeable at larger sizes and in high-contrast color treatments.