Distressed Ekhu 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Novel Display' by Atlas Font Foundry, 'FF Sanuk' by FontFont, 'Squad' by Fontfabric, 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Ambra Sans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merch, rugged, playful, gritty, handmade, retro, add texture, vintage print, display impact, diy feel, chunky, rounded, speckled, worn, inked.
A chunky, heavy display face with rounded corners and simplified, blocky construction. The strokes are broad and mostly monoline in feel, with slightly irregular contours that keep the shapes from looking mechanically perfect. A consistent speckled distress pattern appears inside the letterforms, creating a worn-ink texture rather than rough outer edges. Counters are generally small and compact, and the overall silhouette reads as solid, poster-like shapes with moderate spacing.
Well-suited to attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and short copy where texture is part of the aesthetic. The sturdy shapes work nicely for packaging, labels, stickers, and merchandise graphics, especially when a worn print look is desired.
The texture and soft-edged massing give the font a rugged, printed-by-hand character that feels casual and approachable. Its bold presence and worn surface suggest vintage utility and DIY authenticity, landing in a playful, gritty tone rather than formal or refined.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded block structure while adding built-in, repeatable distress to evoke aged printing and tactile ink texture. The goal appears to be quick, characterful display typography that looks intentionally weathered without sacrificing legibility at large sizes.
The distressed speckling is fairly uniform across caps, lowercase, and numerals, which helps keep paragraphs of display text visually consistent. The rounded geometry and compact counters can make dense settings feel dark, so it benefits from generous tracking or larger sizes.