Distressed Symo 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font; 'Glimp' and 'Glimp Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive; 'Core Sans D', 'Core Sans E', and 'Core Sans ES' by S-Core; and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, event promos, rugged, energetic, casual, retro, handmade, headline impact, vintage texture, handmade feel, bold emphasis, brushy, roughened, inked, slanted, chunky.
A heavy, right-slanted display face with thick strokes and softly irregular contours that mimic brush or ink impressions. Terminals are blunted and occasionally frayed, with subtle waviness along stems and bowls that creates a worn, printed texture rather than clean geometric edges. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall construction is compact and sturdy, with a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm that reinforces the handmade feel.
Works best for large-scale applications where texture is an asset: posters, storefront signage, sports or music promos, punchy branding, and packaging. It can also serve as an attention-grabbing accent font in layouts that need a rough, energetic counterpoint to cleaner body text.
The font reads bold and informal, with a gritty, workmanlike tone that suggests action, craft, and authenticity. Its rough edges add a vintage, street-level attitude—more poster-and-packaging than polished editorial—while the italic slant keeps it lively and forward-moving.
The design appears intended to deliver bold emphasis with a deliberately imperfect, tactile surface—evoking rough printing or brushy lettering while retaining clear, readable letterforms. The consistent slant and sturdy shapes aim for momentum and impact in display settings.
Uppercase forms are broad and emphatic, while lowercase maintains strong silhouettes with simplified details and sturdy joins. Numerals are similarly weighty and textured, matching the letterforms for consistent headline impact. The distressing is consistent across glyphs, giving a cohesive printed/inked character without collapsing legibility at larger sizes.