Distressed Esba 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Conamore' by Grida, 'MC Qiluant' by Maulana Creative, 'Plusquam Sans' by Typolis, and 'Corner' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, signage, titles, stickers, rustic, playful, handmade, retro, grungy, tactile print feel, vintage warmth, casual display, craft aesthetic, rounded, blobby, stamped, textured, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with soft corners and subtly uneven geometry. Strokes are thick with simplified, compact counters and a generally monoline feel, while widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, giving the set a handmade rhythm. Interiors show a consistent speckled/eroded texture, like worn ink or rough printing, and curves are generously inflated (notably in O, C, and G). The lowercase is straightforward and single-storey where applicable, with sturdy stems and short, friendly terminals; numerals are similarly chunky and open, designed to read clearly at display sizes.
Well-suited for posters, event graphics, product packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a bold, handmade presence. It works especially well for brand marks, headings, and callouts where the textured fill can add personality and a tactile print vibe.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a worn, tactile character that suggests something printed, stamped, or weathered. It balances friendliness with a gritty texture, lending a nostalgic, craft-forward energy rather than a polished corporate feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, high-impact display voice with a built-in worn texture—evoking printed ephemera and craft aesthetics while keeping letter shapes simple and legible at larger sizes.
Texture is embedded inside the letterforms rather than expressed as torn outer edges, so silhouettes remain clean while still reading distressed. The heavy weight and tight apertures favor short headlines and emphatic phrases over long passages.