Distressed Sevi 9 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'TT Hoves Pro' by TypeType, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, merch, playful, handmade, grungy, friendly, casual, hand-printed feel, craft aesthetic, retro texture, bold display, rounded, blobby, textured, inked, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, blobby contours and a hand-formed feel. Strokes are thick and simplified, with slightly uneven widths and subtly irregular outlines that create an organic rhythm. The counters are generally open and straightforward, while a speckled, worn texture appears throughout the black shapes, suggesting imperfect inking or rough printing. Overall proportions are compact and sturdy, with gentle curves and minimal sharp terminals.
Best suited for short, high-impact text where the chunky forms and textured fill can be appreciated—posters, playful branding, product packaging, stickers, and merchandise graphics. It also works well for casual headlines and display copy in designs aiming for a hand-printed, crafted aesthetic.
The tone is warm and approachable, mixing kid-friendly bounce with a gritty, worn-in edge. It reads as informal and energetic, with a handmade character that feels tactile rather than polished. The distressed texture adds a retro craft/DIY attitude without pushing into aggressive roughness.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice while simulating the imperfections of analog production. Its rounded construction prioritizes approachability and legibility at larger sizes, with distressing added to evoke tactile print processes and a lived-in, handmade look.
The texture is consistent across letters and numerals, giving large headings a stamped or screen-printed look. Round letters (like O/C/G) feel especially bulbous, and diagonals (like V/W/X) retain the same softened, thickened construction, keeping the overall voice cohesive.