Distressed Keno 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sztos' by Machalski; 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback; 'Amfibia' by ROHH; 'Amsi Grotesk', 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; and 'Calps' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, album art, streetwear, event promos, grunge, playful, handmade, rowdy, retro, add texture, inject energy, handmade feel, retro grit, blobby, roughened, brushy, chunky, soft-cornered.
A heavy, brushy italic with swollen strokes and rounded terminals, giving the letterforms a blobby silhouette. Edges are intentionally rough and uneven, with small bumps and waviness that suggest dry-brush texture or worn printing. Counters are compact and irregular, and curves dominate the construction, keeping corners soft even in angular shapes. The rhythm is energetic and slightly unruly, with consistent slant and lively stroke modulation that reads as hand-rendered rather than geometric.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, merchandise graphics, and album or gig artwork where texture is an asset. It can also work for punchy packaging callouts or social graphics, especially when paired with a simpler companion for body copy.
The font projects a gritty, mischievous tone that feels handmade and informal. Its rough texture and bold presence create a loud, poster-like voice, balancing toughness with a cartoonish friendliness. Overall it conveys an energetic, rebellious mood suited to expressive, attention-grabbing typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold italic voice with a deliberately distressed, hand-painted finish. It prioritizes character and texture over crisp precision, aiming for a lived-in, expressive look that feels printed, brushed, or rubbed down.
In the sample text, the dense black mass and textured perimeter remain prominent even at paragraph-like sizes, so spacing and line breaks matter for readability. The figures and capitals share the same soft, worn edges, maintaining a cohesive, stamped/painted impression across the set.