Distressed Dibo 2 is a very bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Perfume' by Fenotype, and 'Interlaken' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, signage, gritty, vintage, rugged, handmade, playful, impact, retro print, stamp look, grunge texture, headline punch, roughened, ink-worn, chunky, condensed, imperfect.
A compact, heavy display face with condensed proportions and tall, blocky letterforms. Strokes are mostly monolinear in feel but show uneven, worn edges and intermittent interior chipping, creating a screen-printed or stamped texture. Counters are tight and simplified, terminals are blunt, and curves are slightly squared off, giving the alphabet a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. The lowercase stays close in structure to the uppercase, with sturdy bowls and minimal modulation, while figures are stout and highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where texture is an asset: posters, event titles, product packaging, merchandise graphics, and bold signage. It can also work for short, punchy copy in branding systems that aim for a rugged, analog, print-worn feel.
The overall tone is gritty and utilitarian, like ink pressed onto rough paper or a well-used rubber stamp. It reads as bold and direct with a lively, imperfect texture that adds energy and a casual, handmade character rather than polished formality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a condensed footprint while adding character through intentional wear and ink breakup. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and quick readability, pairing a straightforward structure with a tactile, distressed finish for themed and promotional work.
The distressed pattern is consistent across glyphs, with small voids and scuffed contours that become more apparent at larger sizes. Because counters and joins are dense, the texture and tight internal spaces can visually fill in at smaller settings, while the face looks strongest when allowed to breathe in headlines or short bursts of text.