Distressed Syli 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, and 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, blocky sans with softened corners and noticeably uneven contours. Strokes are thick and blunt with ragged, worn-looking edges that suggest rough inking or distressed printing, creating a mottled silhouette rather than clean geometry. Counters are generally open and simple, with slightly wobbly verticals and occasional nicks and flats along curves and terminals. Spacing feels sturdy and poster-like, with a mild, organic irregularity that keeps repeated letters from looking perfectly uniform.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings like posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where the rough texture can be appreciated. It can also work for merchandise graphics and entertainment-oriented branding that benefits from a bold, imperfect, ink-on-paper character.
The overall tone is gritty and handcrafted, with an intentionally imperfect, analog feel. It reads as bold and informal—more like stamped or brush-inked lettering than a polished display face—bringing a scrappy, streetwise energy that can also skew fun and cartoony at larger sizes.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong display voice with an intentionally worn, handmade surface—evoking stamped, screen-printed, or brush-inked lettering while keeping simple letterforms for quick recognition.
The distressed texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, and remains visible in running text where edges break up the silhouette. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, print-like structure rather than cursive forms, helping readability despite the roughness.