Distressed Sevi 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jostern' by EMME grafica; 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Remoto' by JAM Type Design; 'Loew', 'Loew Next', and 'Loew Next Arabic' by The Northern Block; and 'Glot Round' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, merchandise, grungy, playful, retro, handmade, rowdy, printed wear, tactile look, display impact, brand texture, poster punch, chunky, blunt, rounded, roughened, textured.
A chunky display face built from heavy, blunt strokes and broad proportions, with slightly rounded corners and simplified, blocky letterforms. The outlines are intentionally irregular, and the interior counters show speckled gaps and wear-like texture that reads like distressed ink coverage. Curves are spacious and geometric rather than calligraphic, and the overall rhythm is sturdy and compact, with small details absorbed into the heavy shapes for a poster-like silhouette.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as posters, cover art, event graphics, branding lockups, and packaging where the worn texture can be part of the identity. It’s also well-suited to stickers, merch, and social graphics that aim for a tactile, printed feel.
The texture and imperfect edges give the font a rough, analog personality—like screen print, stamped type, or aged signage. Despite the grit, the wide, rounded construction keeps it friendly and approachable, creating a bold, casual tone that feels energetic rather than severe.
The design appears intended to combine a broad, sturdy display structure with deliberate wear and ink-break texture, evoking imperfect printing and a handmade, street-level aesthetic. The goal is impact and character first, with the distressed surface supplying a distinctive, themed atmosphere.
At text sizes the distressed pattern becomes a prominent visual ingredient, adding noise and movement across long lines. The heavy construction helps maintain legibility, but the texture can visually darken paragraphs, making it best treated as a display face.