Distressed Syma 14 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Goodrich' by Hendra Pratama, 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback, and 'Rydero' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, grunge, playful, handmade, rugged, punchy, impact, texture, diy, informality, handmade feel, blobby, roughened, organic, chunky, uneven.
A chunky, heavy display face with irregular, distressed contours and softly blunted corners. Strokes feel hand-formed and slightly wobbly, with rough edge texture and occasional notches that create a worn, printed look. Counters are compact and rounded, keeping letters dark and dense, while widths vary from glyph to glyph for an informal rhythm. The overall construction reads as simplified and sturdy rather than geometric, with a compact lowercase that sits low relative to the caps.
Best suited for short, bold settings such as posters, headlines, and punchy pull quotes where the rough texture can read clearly. It also works well for packaging, labels, stickers, and merchandise graphics that benefit from a handmade or worn-in aesthetic. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity as the distressed edges and tight counters accumulate visual noise.
The texture and uneven silhouette give it a gritty, DIY energy that feels casual and mischievous. Its soft, lumpy forms keep the tone friendly despite the distressed finish, making it more playful than aggressive. The result suggests something handmade, weathered, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a deliberately weathered, irregular finish, combining a friendly rounded skeleton with rough, distressed edges. Its variable widths and lumpy contours aim to evoke imperfect printing or hand-cut lettering while staying legible as a display face.
The distressed treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, preserving a cohesive “rough print” color in text. Numerals are similarly bulky and high-impact, and the font maintains strong presence even at moderate sizes due to its dense interiors and minimal openings in some letters.