Distressed Sele 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Brightly Stories' by Graphicxell, 'Clintone' by Jinan Studio, 'Aaux Next Cond' by Positype, 'Eloque' by Prestigetype Studio, 'Predige Rounded' by Type Dynamic, and 'Signal' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, album art, grunge, playful, handmade, rugged, retro, analog print, worn texture, diy impact, headline punch, chunky, roughened, blotchy, inked, rounded.
A heavy, compact sans with chunky proportions and softened corners, built from simple geometric silhouettes. Strokes show a consistently rough, worn edge with small nicks, dents, and ink-like breakup that creates an uneven print texture across the alphabet. Counters are relatively small and rounded, and terminals often look slightly blunted or stamped. Overall spacing reads tight and poster-oriented, with minor per-glyph irregularities that enhance the distressed, handmade feel while keeping forms legible.
Best suited to display settings where the rough texture can be appreciated—posters, bold headlines, packaging panels, merchandise graphics, and cover art. It works well for short bursts of text, badges, and labels where an intentionally imperfect, printed look is desired.
The texture and blunt shapes give the face a gritty, screen-printed attitude that feels informal and energetic. It suggests DIY craft, zines, and rough poster printing—more friendly and playful than aggressive, with a nostalgic, analog character.
The design appears intended to mimic bold lettering that has been stamped or screen-printed on porous material, preserving strong, simple letterforms while adding controlled wear. The goal is a high-impact display voice with an authentic analog texture rather than clean typographic precision.
The distress appears both on outer contours and within interiors, producing occasional speckling and edge chatter that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes. Numerals match the same chunky construction and worn finish, supporting consistent display use across headlines and short calls to action.