Distressed Lyhi 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, album art, event flyers, game titles, stickers, grunge, handmade, rowdy, casual, playful, distressed impact, diy texture, hand-lettered feel, poster energy, brushy, ragged, blotchy, chunky, organic.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with chunky forms and visibly irregular, torn-looking edges. Strokes feel brush- or marker-made, with frequent ink buildup and small nicks that create a rough silhouette rather than clean contours. Letterforms are generally compact with rounded corners and uneven terminals, and spacing/widths vary in a natural, hand-lettered rhythm. Counters are small and sometimes partially closed by the textured stroke, giving the set a dense, punchy color in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, and promotional graphics where the rough edge can read clearly. It works well for music and nightlife collateral, themed entertainment, and casual branding that benefits from a loud, handmade texture rather than precise legibility.
The overall tone is gritty and mischievous, like quick lettering made for impact rather than refinement. Its rough texture and imperfect rhythm convey an energetic DIY attitude with a slightly rebellious, street-poster feel.
The design appears intended to mimic bold brush/marker lettering with deliberate wear and uneven inking, creating a distressed, screenprint-like presence. The goal is expressive impact and personality in display typography, emphasizing texture and spontaneity over uniform, engineered geometry.
Texture is a primary feature: at smaller sizes the distressed edges can merge and soften detail, while at larger sizes the ragged outline becomes a strong stylistic signal. Numerals and capitals carry the same uneven, inked-in consistency, helping headlines feel cohesive even with mixed-case settings.