Distressed Kyvu 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book Rounded W1G' by Berthold, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, and 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, stickers, grunge, handmade, retro, playful, rugged, distressed display, print texture, diy aesthetic, tactile impact, rough edge, blotchy, speckled, organic, chunky.
A chunky sans-serif with rounded forms and heavily roughened contours. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, but the outline is irregular and bumpy, creating a stamped or ink-blotted look. Counters stay fairly open (notably in O, P, R, and 0) while edges break up into small scallops and nicks that make the silhouette vibrate. Overall spacing is steady and readable, with simplified construction and soft corners that keep the texture from feeling sharp.
Best suited to short headlines, posters, and bold callouts where the distressed outline can be appreciated. It fits well in packaging, labels, merch, and music/event graphics that want a tactile, printed feel. For body copy, larger sizes and looser line spacing will help maintain clarity.
The texture and wobble give it a handmade, worn-in character that feels casual and gritty rather than polished. It evokes DIY printing, rubber stamps, or distressed packaging, with a friendly, slightly humorous tone due to the rounded shapes and consistent heft.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy, approachable sans with an intentionally weathered edge, simulating imperfect ink coverage and rough printing. It prioritizes impact and texture over clean typographic precision, making it ideal for expressive display settings.
In longer text the dense texture becomes the dominant feature, so it reads best when given sufficient size and breathing room. The distressed perimeter is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, helping the style feel unified rather than randomly damaged.