Distressed Joza 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Duddy' by Letritas, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event promo, playful, grungy, handmade, chunky, casual, tactile impact, rough print, friendly display, novelty tone, blobby, speckled, soft-edged, puffy, uneven.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, swollen forms and intentionally irregular contours. Strokes are thick and low-contrast, with edges broken into small bumps and nicks that create a mottled, stamped texture. Counters are compact and somewhat irregular, and joins tend to be blunt rather than sharp, reinforcing a blobby silhouette. Overall spacing reads sturdy and compact, with lively width variation across letters that keeps the rhythm informal.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, stickers, and event promotions where a fun, gritty texture is desirable. It can also add character to titles in kids, comics, or novelty-themed designs, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The texture and inflated shapes give it a playful, messy energy—somewhere between a foam stamp, rough screen print, and cartoon lettering. It feels friendly and informal while still projecting strong visual weight, making it suited to bold, attention-getting messages with a handmade character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum boldness with a tactile, worn surface—mimicking imperfect printing or hand-stamped lettering while keeping letterforms simple and readable. Its rounded construction and consistent distressing suggest a focus on approachable display typography rather than formal text setting.
The distressed edge treatment is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, so the roughness reads as a deliberate surface effect rather than random noise. At smaller sizes the texture may visually fill in, while at larger sizes the bumpy perimeter becomes a key part of the personality.